Hepatitis in children: Scientists have found a possible cause for the mystery outbreak - The Indian Express

A new study suggests the spate of severe hepatitis cases seen in children may be the result of three factors: adenovirus, adeno-associated virus 2 (AAV2) and an underlying genetic predisposition to the disease.

Between April and July of this year, 1,010 cases of severe hepatitis without any explainable cause were reported in children in more than 35 countries. Nearly half of these cases were in Europe, incl… [+4828 chars]

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