The World Health Organization (WHO) recently issued a warning about a possible outbreak of acute hepatitis C in children of unknown cause. The first notifications were found in children under 10 years of age, without pre-existing diseases. In Brazil, in 2022 alone, Ministry of Health data indicates 28 suspected cases of viral hepatitis, with higher rates in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Sopaolo.
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Watch for symptoms
Despite the increase in cases in the country, the hematologist explains that there is no need to make a fuss, however, it is important to pay attention to the symptoms. The new variant of hepatitis usually presents with the acute form and yellowish appearance of the most obvious jaundice. In addition, it accompanies gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, vomiting, fever and muscle aches, ”warns Paola Borrelli.
Minas continues to investigate 6 suspected cases of acute occult hepatitis.
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