The Latest Breaking News from Hepatitis

A mysterious wave of acute hepatitis in young children is taking on global dimensions, with approximately 200 cases in 14 counties with no clear epidemiological link.

The latest report shows a total of 145 hepatitis cases in UK children.

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‘It seems to be associated with adenovirus, but it isn’t a slam dunk,’ Fauci says of ‘mystery’ disease

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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…