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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Sophie Collins

Seven early signs of hepatitis Irish parents need to know as child dies amid mystery spike in cases

The HSE confirmed on Thursday that a child being treated for acute hepatitis in the hospital has died.

The tragic death occurred amid a spike in cases linked to an unexplained strain of the virus being reported across the globe.

Meanwhile, a second child - who is also being treated for the virus - has received a liver transplant in the UK.

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