The Latest Breaking News from Hepatitis

Health officials are still trying to identify the cause of the increase in the severe liver condition

David Mellor said he had wanted to award compensation to victims of the contaminated blood scandal in the late 1980s

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One expert says adenovirus is the 'leading contender' as the cause of the hepatitis outbreak.

The count of pediatric cases under investigation has grown since the agency's last update, but most of the increase represents previous cases that are just now being reported.

The Health Service Executive confirmed on Thursday that a further seven cases of the unexplained illness are under investigation

MIAMI — No unusual cases of severe hepatitis among children have been confirmed in Florida despite a global rise in cases and an ongoing investigation into what’s causing the outbreak, which has affected more than 500 kids worldwide, including more than 150 in the United States.

Investigations are continuing

CNBC CDC Looking Into 180 Cases Of Unexplained Pediatric Acute Hepatitis

Adenovirus type 41 is under investigation as it typically presents as diarrhoea, vomiting and fever.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now investigating 180 cases of children who suddenly developed severe hepatitis across 36 states and territories, an increase of 71 cases since the public health agency’s last update earlier this month.