Epidemiological update: Hepatitis of unknown etiology in children.

Epidemiological update: Hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children – European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

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Update: #Hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children – 11 May 2022

Approximately 106 cases have been identified in 14 EU/EEA countries and 450 cases are reported worldwide.

The cause of the disease is still under investigation.
Read more: https://t.co/B0lLm7I0dV

— ECDC Outbreaks (@ECDC_Outbreaks) May 11, 2022