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Since the emergence of Acute Hepatitis and the announcement of the disease as an Extraordinary Event from the World Health Organization (WHO). Various kinds of research continue to be carried out as an effort to handle the spread of Acute Hepatitis. One of the suspected causes found was the presence of Adenovirus in the patient.

Is it true that Adenovirus causes Acute Hepatitis?

According to the World Health Organization, Adenovirus is suspected as the cause of Acute Hepatitis. This disease is a hot topic discussed by the world considering the number of cases has reached 169 in 12 countries. In addition, Acute Hepatitis has also been declared an Extraordinary Event by WHO.

What is Adenovirus?

Adenovirus is a group of viruses that can cause infections in upper respiratory tract, eyes, digestive tract and parts of the nervous system.

This group of viruses can cause various infectious diseases in a person, but generally causes respiratory disorders such as flu, sore throat, and pneumonia. Adenovirus can infect anyone at any age, but in some cases Adenovirus occurs in children under 5 years old.

The impact of complications can occur in patients if infected with this group of viruses. Especially for groups of people who have weak immune systems, including the elderly, immunocompromised people, and people with chronic diseases.

Symptoms of Adenovirus Infection

Infections caused by Adenovirus can cause various health problems which will usually be indicated by the symptoms that occur. Symptoms will appear approximately 2-14 days after being infected with this virus and generally the symptoms will feel more severe when the patient is in a weak immune condition. On the other hand, if a person is infected when the immune system is in normal condition, the symptoms will also be mild.

Following are the common symptoms experienced from Adenovirus infection:

Frequent sneezing and runny nose
Cough
Body feels fever
Eyes turn red
Throat hurts
Lungs inflammation
Nauseous
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain and vomiting

Generally, symptoms will occur for 5-6 days. The risk of complications will tend to be greater if you have an immune system disorder, chronic respiratory disease, and heart problems. In fact, at some point it can affect the nervous system.

Royal Progress Hospital has a team of doctors who can carry out further consultations for all your complaints. Immediately consult if you feel any complaints or symptoms from the information above.