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Hepatitis cases of unknown cause being investigated among Irish children
In the UK children have liver transplantation after contracting condition
about 22 hours ago
Aine Kenny
A small number of cases of hepatitis of unknown cause have been identified among children in Ireland over the past six weeks.
The Health Service Executive confirmed the number of cases was “less than five” which is more than would usually be expected over a six week period.
The cases are not linked, it said.
“Investigations are currently ongoing to identify the cause of these illnesses,” it added.
In the UK health authorities have also reported an increase in hepatitis of unknown cause in children. Investigations are underway in the UK to determine the cause of the illness. The Irish cases have no links to the UK cases, and none had a recent travel history to the UK before onset of symptoms...
Hepatitis cases of unknown cause being investigated among Irish children
In the UK children have liver transplantation after contracting condition
about 22 hours ago
Aine Kenny
A small number of cases of hepatitis of unknown cause have been identified among children in Ireland over the past six weeks.
The Health Service Executive confirmed the number of cases was “less than five” which is more than would usually be expected over a six week period.
The cases are not linked, it said.
“Investigations are currently ongoing to identify the cause of these illnesses,” it added.
In the UK health authorities have also reported an increase in hepatitis of unknown cause in children. Investigations are underway in the UK to determine the cause of the illness. The Irish cases have no links to the UK cases, and none had a recent travel history to the UK before onset of symptoms...
