Cases of hepatitis in children are nearly 10 times higher than average this year, as doctors remain perplexed by the outbreak of the mysterious illness.
Hepatitis occurs when there is an inflammation of the liver, which can damage and destroy liver cells. Recent figures by the UK Health Security Agency show that 197 children have been diagnosed with acute hepatitis this year, in comparison to 20 cases typically found in UK hospitals.The report revealed on Friday that 11 children required a liver transplant, while none in the UK have died.
While the health agency launched an investigation in April after hospitals reported a rise in cases, experts are still mystified by the outbreak of severe liver damage in children.
With theories spanning from a common stomach bug, known as adenovirus 41F, to genetic susceptibility, it is crucial to pick up any tell-tale signs of the mystery illness at an early stage.
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