Researchers in both regions identified high levels of AAV2 in blood samples taken from young patients with unexplained hepatitis and indications of other viral infections. The findings suggest co-infection with two viruses at once — AAV2, plus an adenovirus or, in some cases, a herpes virus — could be triggering hepatitis in certain kids. WATCH | Cause of rare liver disease outbreak a mystery to experts: Cause of rare liver disease outbreak in kids a mystery to experts Duration 2:00 Doctors aren’t sure what’s causing a mysterious liver disease outbreak that's been seen in kids from a dozen countries around the world. But it's important to validate the results beyond these two, small studies, he stressed, given all the potential factors at play. Feld stressed that, whatever is causing unexplained hepatitis in children, it remains an incredibly rare phenomenon, even as more medical professionals are watching closely for cases.

Source: CBC News July 31, 2022 18:00 UTC