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Orlaith Clinton

Hepatitis cases among young children rises to 16 in Northern Ireland

Health officials are now aware of 16 confirmed cases of hepatitis in young people in Northern Ireland, it's been confirmed.

Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver and is usually the result of a viral infection.

Symptoms include yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice), muscle and joint pain and a general sense of feeling unwell.

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