The Latest Breaking News from Hepatitis

17 children have required liver transplants as a result of the hepatitis cases, says WHO

At least 169 cases of hepatitis have been reported in children around the world - with the majority - 114 - reported in the UK. One child has died and 17 more have needed urgent liver transplants

Health officials are investigating around 108 cases in the UK alone since the start of the year

Most of the hepatitis cases in children have been found in the UK.

At least 169 cases of the disease reported in children in 12 countries, including the UK

The severe variant of the illness has been found in 12 countries with 17 children needing liver transplants

Strain reported in 12 countries causing at least 169 cases in young children, most of them in the UK

The WHO said a common cold virus known as an adenovirus had been detected in at least 74 cases

Eight children in the UK had to have liver transplants after contracting severe hepatitis

Pc Lee Munro was put on medication to combat HIV and hepatitis C after piercing finger on needle while searching heroin user.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) chiefs were also made aware of the cases of hepatitis – an inflammation of the liver – identified in children aged between one and five years old who have been admitted to hospital across the central belt