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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Samuel Lovett

More hepatitis cases in young children likely to emerge in coming days, says WHO

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More cases of hepatitis in young children in the UK are likely to be reported in the coming days, the World Health Organisation has said.

Doctors and scientists are investigating 74 cases of the inflammatory liver condition, many of which have been identified in recent weeks. The UK Health Security Agency said 49 cases are in England, 13 in Scotland and the remainder are in Wales and Northern Ireland.

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