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Concern prevails among scientists internationally about cases of as yet unexplained severe hepatitis -inflammation of the liver - in young children, coming to light in several European countries, and in the USA.
Speaking to the Cyprus Times, Michael Anastasiades, President of the Pediatric Society, says that so far in our country there is no report of a case of severe hepatitis in young children.
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"Of course we are also following with interest the findings and developments around the issue. It should be remembered that for years there have been known causes of hepatitis that in some cases cause permanent damage. This is why hepatitis vaccination exists."
As Dr. Anastasiades despite the fact that several children identified with severe hepatitis had a history of coronavirus infection,[/B] according to the scientific data to date, there does not appear to be a link.
"What we know for sure and according to what is being investigated in other countries is that there is no link with vaccinations against coronavirus since most of the children were unvaccinated," he explains.
Asked about the symptoms that parents should notice, he stresses that they are abdominal pain, vomiting and jaundice.
"But what is the symptom that is different and parents should identify and visit a doctor is jaundice," he said.
Although no child deaths from mystery hepatitis have been reported so far, several have developed acute liver failure and have required hospitalization, or even liver transplants.
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