The Latest Breaking News from Hepatitis

The UK Health Security Agency has identified 34 confirmed hepatitis cases in children since Monday, bringing the total number to 145 amid a series of unexplained cases among children around the world.

There has been an increase of 34 cases, the UKHSA said

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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Investigations are continuing into a rise in cases of sudden onset hepatitis

At least six US states have reported cases of mystery liver illness in young children

Scientists do not know what is causing the surge in cases