LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its state partners to investigate reports of acute non-viral hepatitis in Clark County.
SNHD says he received initial reports of five cases in children of acute non-viral hepatitis in November 2020. The cause of his illness at that time was unknown.
All five children needed hospitalization, but have since recovered, according to the health district.
The patients lived in four different households.
SNHD says that six more people reported having less severe symptoms, including vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite and fatigue. These patients include three adults and three children.
According to the health district, until now, the consumption of alkaline water of the brand “Água Real” was the only common link identified among all cases.
The FDA says it is conducting further investigation at the facility. The health district continues to monitor cases of acute non-viral hepatitis.
The FDA is recommending that consumers, restaurants and retailers stop drinking, cooking, selling or serving “Real Water” alkaline water.
SNHD says that acute non-viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by exposure to toxins, autoimmune diseases or drinking too much alcohol. Although hepatitis can have many causes, symptoms usually include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, joint pain, and yellow skin or eyes.
Anyone experiencing these symptoms should contact their doctor.