More children are developing hepatitis and researchers want to know whyA rise in hepatitis cases among children is under investigation by experts. Pediatric hepatitis cases were first reported in the U.K. with 10 cases report on April 5, according to the World Health Organization. , But laboratory testing has excluded hepatitis virus types A, B, C and E in the U.K. children. Regarding the preventive effect of hepatitis vaccination against the new acute hepatitis outbreak, Cooke said: "one can expect they [the recent hepatitis cases] are vaccinated against the common hepatitis," he said, clarifying specifically against hepatitis type B. However, other possible causes are also being actively investigated, including COVID-19, other infections or environmental causesMore children are developing hepatitis and researchers want to know why originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News April 23, 2022 20:03 UTC