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Doctors on the unusual death of the 12-year-old: "We did dozens of tests, we do not have all the answers"

At Sheba Hospital, they are still investigating why the virus, which usually causes a very mild illness, led to such a severe reaction in the child who did not suffer from an abnormal health condition and did not contract Corona.

"It's important to say - not everyone with fever and diarrhea will get into this condition," say the medical center

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Meirav Cohen

Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 19:54 Updated: 20:40

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At Sheba Hospital, it is still not known tonight (Wednesday) why the illness of the 12-year-old boy from Givatayim, who died last night at the hospital from a respiratory virus that usually causes a very mild illness, has worsened. The boy, who is generally considered healthy, was hospitalized two days ago, when his condition is already severely defined and he suffers from fever and diarrhea, after contracting a non-coronary respiratory virus. After his death, his body was transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine, where the circumstances of his death are examined.

Dr. Itai Pesach, director of Safra Children's Hospital in Sheba, clarified that things are still being examined. “This child was healthy. We did dozens of tests and we do not fully understand what happened, but we will continue to investigate. We do not currently have all the answers, "he said. He noted that this was a" severe disaster ", and expressed sympathy for the family's grief.

The hospital director explained that the aggravation of the disease is abnormal.

"This virus is usually experienced very easily. In rare cases, such as in this case, it can deteriorate into a serious disease. The public understands from the corona that a virus can be experienced in one mild and in the other difficult. We know this virus, there are dozens and hundreds of patients here in Israel "He said the 12-year-old arrived at the hospital when he was in a serious condition, and when he was suffering from fever and diarrhea." We fought for his life but were unable to save him, "he explained. this.

This is a very unusual case. "

The emergency room at Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer.

Those photographed have nothing to do with the article (Photo: Reuven Castro)

Dr. Pesach further noted that the boy was not sick in Corona, nor was he vaccinated. He said there did not appear to be any connection to Corona, but explained that this direction was also examined as one of the directions of investigation.

In recent weeks, respiratory viruses have attacked many children in Israel. The Ministry of Health's breathing has increased significantly in pediatric wards since the beginning of May, and more than 67% of the samples taken from pneumonia sufferers have been found to be positive for respiratory viruses.

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The parents of the school where the boy studied received a letter announcing his death.

"The boy was hospitalized after a sudden and rare incident, his condition deteriorated rapidly, and by morning we learned the worst of all," it read.

"In these difficult days, and in such a sudden and surprising situation, it is important for us to surround the students with love, warmth and inclusion."

It was also written that following the disaster, the educational staff will hold talks with the children, and commemorative activities will take place.

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