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Hepatitis in children: scientists have found a possible cause for the mystery outbreak

Between April and July of this year, 1,010 cases of severe hepatitis without any explainable cause were reported in children in more than 35 countries. Nearly half of these cases were in Europe, including over a quarter in the UK.

The Conversation · Jul 27, 2022

What is adenovirus – and how is it linked to hepatitis outbreak in kids

Two studies have found a link between a common childhood bug and the mysterious spike in hepatitis cases among children in the UK recently. Adenovirus infects nearly everyone in childhood

Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022

Donald Dewar feared compensation for contaminated blood would be 'open cheque book', hears inquiry

Around 3,000 people in Scotland contracted Hepatitis C and HIV in the 1970s and 1980s through blood products used to treat conditions like haemophilia.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

Studies find children's hepatitis outbreak 'not linked to Covid'

Two studies found that two infections could offer the best explanation for the surge in hepatitis cases.

Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022

Childhood hepatitis surge ‘probably linked to two common viruses’

Scientists say simultaneous infection with viruses may explain rise in cases, with 12 UK children requiring liver transplants

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2022

Likely cause of hepatitis outbreak in children revealed by doctors

‘We hope these results can reassure parents concerned about Covid-19 links’ says Professor Julie Breuer

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Outbreak of hepatitis in young children ‘not linked to Covid-19’

In the UK, most of the 268 children affected by sudden-onset hepatitis have been aged under five.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Glasgow scientists find bug linked to hepatitis in young children after tot had liver transplant

Nine Scottish children were examined for the study. They suffered from diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain weeks before showing severe liver inflammation in hospital.

Glasgow Live · Jul 25, 2022

Dundee Uni Hepatitis C study key to eliminating the disease by 2030

Testing and treating patients when they receive methadone treatment at smaller pharmacies will help the fight against the disease.

Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022

How dangerous is human blood?

The health risks from accidents and acts of violence aren't always apparent right away

Salon · Jul 24, 2022