Public health doctors and scientists are investigating 74 cases of hepatitis in children living in the UK that were not caused by hepatitis A to E virus.

Increase in hepatitis (liver inflammation) cases in children under investigation – UK Health Security Agency

Commentaries:

U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT

Acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – World Health Organization

Increase in acute hepatitis of unknown origin among children – United Kingdom – European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

An update on hepatitis cases in children:

We are continuing to investigate 74 cases of hepatitis (liver inflammation) in children in the UK since January 2022. 1/2

— UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) April 12, 2022