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Emma Nevin

Hepatitis signs to watch out for as mystery spike seen in children

A mystery spike in hepatitis cases seen in children in the UK is now occurring in the EU and US.

Health officials in Britain have identified 74 cases since January, with 6 UK children needing liver transplants as a result of the illness.

The typical viruses that cause hepatitis were not seen in these cases, puzzling health officials.

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