The Latest Breaking News from Hepatitis

The latest report shows a total of 145 hepatitis cases in UK children.

Parents are being urged to look out for symptoms of hepatitis in their children, which include muscle and joint pain, a high temperature, loss of appetite, tummy pain

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‘It seems to be associated with adenovirus, but it isn’t a slam dunk,’ Fauci says of ‘mystery’ disease

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At least six U.S. states are reporting confirmed or suspected cases of an unexplained, severe liver disorder in children. Health officials in New York state and Wisconsin said they’re investigating reports of pediatric hepatitis that match a description released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Less then five cases of children with hepatitis of unknown cause have been detected in Ireland so far, with the HSE saying 'this is more than would usually be expected'

A recent spate of severe liver inflammation (hepatitis) has been reported in previously healthy children. As of April 21, there have been 169 confirmed cases of “acute hepatitis of unknown origin” in children in 12 countries, with the vast majority of cases (114) occurring in the UK. Many of the…

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