More than 10% of children in Japan who have developed acute brain syndrome after infection with COVID 19 have died, according to a nationwide survey by a health ministry research team.
The survey identified 34 cases of acute encephalopathy associated with COVID 19 infection among those under 18 between January 2020 and May 2022. The team looked at 31 patients who didn't have any underlying illnesses that could be responsible for the brain disease.
Fourteen of the 31 children were confirmed to have died and 19 of the 31 children were confirmed to have died due to complications. Five of the eight were reported to have severe aftereffects, including unconsciousness and bedridden and in need of care.
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