FOUND: 24 | Mind Blowing Facts

What do we know about the mystery hepatitis strain spreading in Irish children? Signs, symptoms and causes

The HSE confirmed that a child being treated for an acute form of hepatitis has died, and a second has received a liver transplant

Irish Mirror · May 12, 2022

Early signs of cancer including changes in bowel habits, according to the HSE

It comes as a new early diagnosis plan has been published

Dublin Live · May 12, 2022

Child dies with acute hepatitis as the WHO confirms 348 probable cases worldwide

A child has died after being admitted to hospital with acute hepatitis, with officials announcing six probable cases of children being hospitalised with hepatitis in Ireland since March

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022

Hepatitis in children: Any delays in diagnosis could lead to negligence claims, say lawyers

Because the UK’s 163 cases have been identified retrospectively, there is potential that doctors and medics may have ‘missed signs’, lawyers believe

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Mysterious cases of hepatitis in kids hit 300 – the 9 signs parents must not ignore

The reasons behind the sudden spike in hepatitis are not clear as the World Health Organization revealed there were were 300 probable cases spread over at least 20 different countries

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022

Potential dog link to surge in hepatitis infection in the UK being investigated by health chiefs

The confirmed number of cases of hepatitis in children in the UK has now risen to 163, according to the latest UK Health Security Agency update.

Daily Record · May 8, 2022

Five children die and 100 others sickened after mysterious hepatitis outbreak in US

‘It’s important to note that this is an evolving situation, and we are casting a wide net to broaden our understanding’ says the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

What may be behind the unexplained cases of hepatitis in kids

Several countries, including the U.S., have identified or are investigating unexplained hepatitis cases in children. While the reported cases are appearing in clusters, they remain rare. About 200 children are affected worldwide.

Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022

Key symptoms of sudden onset hepatitis in children including vomiting

Health Officials have suggested the surge in sudden onset hepatitis in children could be caused by a common virus

Daily Record · May 7, 2022

Investigators continue to examine cause of sudden onset hepatitis in children

The UKHSA said the most common symptoms in children in the UK are jaundice and vomiting, and the vast majority of cases are in those aged under five.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022