Years of Covid lockdowns and restrictions could be driving the hepatitis outbreak in children
No deaths have been reported over the condition, the UK Health Security Agency [UKHSA] said.
"This means they could be more at risk of developing hepatitis because their immune response is weaker to the virus." Most cases of liver inflammation were in children under five, while children aged over 11 were also being examined.The UKHSA said the usual viruses that cause hepatitis A – E were not behind these cases.
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