Explainer-Scientists investigate hepatitis outbreak in children in Europe, US - FX Empire

By Jennifer Rigby and Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) - Health authorities around the world are investigating a mysterious increase in severe cases of hepatitis - inflammation of the liver – in young children.

Below is a summary of what is known about the outbreak. WHATS HAPPENED? More than 130 cases have been identified, with the majority in Britain, which has reported 108 cases since January. Other c… [+3538 chars]

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