Why Are Rare Hepatitis Cases Rising In Children?

According to the World Health Organization, at least 169 children between the ages of one month to sixteen years have developed acute hepatitis in an outbreak that has spread to at least 11 nations. So, why are rare hepatitis cases rising in children?

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the liver, which filters blood, fights infections, and processes nutrients, reports BBC.

At least one child has died as a result of the condition, while 17 others have needed liver tran...

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