In the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, scientists realized the virus was shed in high quantities in wastewater, even though COVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Now, multiple pathogens are tracked.
Mysterious hepatitis infections reported in young children may come from adenovirus, which usually causes respiratory illness such as the common cold, pneumonia, croup, and bronchitis. Depending on the type, adenoviruses can cause other illnesses such as gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, cystitis, and, less commonly, neurological disease.
The count of pediatric cases under investigation has grown since the agency's last update, but most of the increase represents previous cases that are just now being reported.
A person who handled food at a Gwinnett County Wendy's restaurant has tested positive for hepatitis A, officials said Monday. The health department's...
