Hepatitis

Around 60 cases of the inflammatory liver condition have been found in youngsters under 10 in England, and 11 cases in Scotland saw children sent to ...

Parents across England and Scotland have been warned to look out for signs of hepatitis after a small number of cases were detected in children. Dr Nicholas Phin, director of public health at the organisation, said their investigation was in its early stages. In Scotland, health bosses said the number of cases in such a short period of time, combined with the geographical spread and severity of illness, was “unusual”. There are currently no clear causes for the cases, which have been detected in Lanarkshire, Tayside, Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Fife. Public Health Scotland said there was currently no clear connection between the cases.

Parents in the UK are being told to look for signs of hepatitis in their kids as more than 70 children under 10 have been diagnosed with the illness in the ...

A child being diagnosed with hepatitis can happen for a number of reasons, including several viral infections common in children. “Hepatitis” is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is a health condition that affects the liver and may occur for a number of reasons, including several viral infections common in children.

Public health officials are warning clinicians and parents to be vigilant for signs of hepatitis in children amid an unexplained case increase.

In 2020, a UK-led study confirmed that a rare inflammatory condition in children existed as a result of Covid, and was distinct from Kawasaki disease, of which it bore similar characteristics. PHS said the cases they were looking into had occurred in four health boards across the central belt of Scotland and were in children aged 1 to 5 years. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there were 60 cases in children under 10 in England that were under investigation as the cause of the liver inflammation was not clear.

The cases are "non A to E hepatitis" and children have been taken to hospitals across four health boards including NHS Lanarkshire, Tayside, Greater Glasgow and ...

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About 60 cases of the liver condition are under investigation in England and at least 11 in Scotland.

The condition affects the liver and can occur for a number of reasons, including several viral infections that are often seen in children. “We are also reminding parents to be aware of the symptoms of jaundice – including skin with a yellow tinge which is most easily seen in the whites of the eyes – and to contact a healthcare professional if they have concerns.” - yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice)

The condition affects the liver and can occur as the result of common viral infections in children. However, officials at the UK Health Security Agency say ...

It is not clear which of the types is being investigated by health officials. - tummy pain - muscle and joint pain