Hepatitis outbreak in children: explainer on adenovirus type 41, the possible culprit - The Conversation

Scientists are urgently trying to find the cause of the global outbreak of severe liver disease in young children. So far, adenovirus seems to be the best lead.

A recent spate of severe liver inflammation (hepatitis) has been reported in previously healthy children. As of April 21, there have been 169 confirmed cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in c… [+4588 chars]

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