LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its state partners to investigate reports of acute non-viral hepatitis in Clark County.
SNHD says it initially received reports of five cases in children of acute non-viral hepatitis in November 2020. The cause of their disease at that time was unknown.
According to the health district, all five children have been admitted to the hospital but have since recovered.
The patients lived in four different households.
SNHD says six additional people reported experiencing less severe symptoms that include vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite and fatigue. These patients include three adults and three children.
According to the health district, the consumption of alkaline water of the “Real Water” brand to date is the only common link between all the cases.
The FDA says it is conducting a further investigation into the facility. The health district continues to monitor for cases of acute non-viral hepatitis.
The FDA recommends that consumers, restaurants and retailers stop drinking, boiling, selling or serving “Real Water” alkaline water.
SNHD says acute non-viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by exposure to toxins, autoimmune diseases or too much alcohol. Although hepatitis can have many causes, symptoms often include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, joint pain and yellow skin or eyes.
Anyone experiencing these symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.