Two Case Series Describe Acute Pediatric Hepatitis of Unknown Cause
Unclear whether human adenovirus is the causative agent for acute hepatitis in these children
Unclear whether human adenovirus is the causative agent for acute hepatitis in these children
No increase in acute hepatitis of unspecified etiology, adenovirus types 40/41 above prepandemic baseline levels
One more U.S. death related to pediatric hepatitis was reported on Thursday
However, there have been no reported deaths since February, agency says
Majority of patients, who were otherwise healthy, recovered fully from their illness
Nearly 170 children in 11 countries have been diagnosed with acute hepatitis in recent months
Three of the nine patients in Alabama were so ill that they developed liver failure, and two needed liver transplants
Among 169 reported cases, at least one child has died; 17 children needed liver transplants
The NCCN Advisory Committee supports the strong preference for mRNA vaccines and offers guidance on the timing of vaccination