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    A mysterious outbreak among children in the United States continues to baffle doctors and scientists. The CDC says a sixth child has died from severe hepatitis and 180 kids in the U.S. have been infected since October. Most recover, but 15 have needed organ transplants. #OnBalance #hepatitus #virus #COVID #vaccines On Balance with Leland Vittert takes a critical look at some of the day’s…

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    • In this @NewsNation interview with @LelandVittert I discuss pediatric hepatitis cases and the possible role of #adenovirus 61 https://t.co/hRus4PGSFM

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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating cases of unexplained hepatitis in children. What should parents know about these cases? How worried should they be, and what are the symptoms they should be looking out for?

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    • The CDC is investigating 109 cases of unexplained and severe hepatitis in children. Nearly all children were hospitalized. 15 needed liver transplants. 5 have died. More in this @CNN Q&A with @katiahetter: https://t.co/kOoFtvZJaC #hepatitis #children #adenovirus #transplant

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    Regular UKHSA updates on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of liver inflammation (hepatitis) in children across the UK.

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    • #PediatricHepatitis: @UKHSA reports that 176 children with unexplained hepatitis have been diagnosed in the UK as of May 10. Most are under 5 yo. None has died. "Our investigations continue to suggest that there is an association with #adenovirus." https://t.co/3a40bGrccG

    • The UK Health Security Agency has updated its guidance on hepatitis in children. "The investigation continues to suggest an association with adenovirus" Studies underway to assess role of immune system & prior/co-infections. h/t: @HelenBranswell https://t.co/jkW4lFAvaE

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    Outbreak at a glance:Since the WHO Disease Outbreak News on Acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was published on 15 April 2022, there have been continuing further reports of cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin among young children. It is not yet clear if there has been an increase in hepatitis cases, or an increase in awareness…

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    • 🆕 Disease Outbreak News (DON) from @WHO on acute hepatitis in kids - 169 cases reported so far in 12 countries - Cases 1 month - 17 years - 17 required transplant & at least one death - #Adenovirus possible link but search for definitive cause ongoing https://t.co/uqW6LU5443

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    Adenoviruses can infect the lining of the eyes, airways and lungs, intestines, urinary tract, and nervous system. They’re common causes of fever, coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and pinkeye.

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    • What is #adenovirus? Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that can cause infections and are most common in babies and young children. Symptoms can include fever, sore, throat, runny nose, cough, and others. See the full list and learn more: https://t.co/XW5D2bqLgh https://t.co/dl5M47g95X

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    Adenoviruses can infect the lining of the eyes, airways and lungs, intestines, urinary tract, and nervous system. They’re common causes of fever, coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and pinkeye.

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    • What is #adenovirus? Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that can cause infections and are most common in babies and young children. Symptoms can include fever, sore, throat, runny nose, cough, and others. See the full list and learn more: https://t.co/XW5D2bqLgh https://t.co/V7xt4SpP0m