The Independent
UK doctors and scientists investigating 74 cases of inflammatory liver condition
More cases of hepatitis in young children in the UK are likely to be reported in the coming days, the World Health Organisation has said.
Doctors and scientists are investigating 74 cases of the inflammatory liver condition, many of which have been identified in recent weeks. The UK Health Security Agency said 49 cases are in England, 13 in Scotland and the remainder are in Wales and Northern Ireland.
The children have been screened for the usual viruses that cause hepatitis but these have not been detected. Officials are investigating possible links to other diseases and viruses, including the adenovirus group, UKHSA said earlier this week.
