Medical experts have suggested that there is a link between coronavirus and the mystery cases of hepatitis detected among children in several countries across the globe.&nbsp;

They believe that since there is a viral reservoir in children who have previously been infected with Covid, and when it lingers again, it can trigger an immune response that led to liver damage.

After being detected in Britain last month, over 429 cases of the liver disease have been found in children from more than 22 countries worldwide.

Severe cases of hepatitis are leading to inflammation of the liver according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Other symptoms include dark urine, yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice), fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, light-colored stools, and joint pain.

Although drugs can help to reduce inflammation and other symptoms there is no specific treatment to cure hepatitis.

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The UK Health Security Agency had hinted that the rise in sudden cases in children may be linked to a common cold virus known as an adenovirus.

As a result of the recent cases, 17 children have needed liver transplants and one has died WHO's spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic told a Geneva press briefing.

''I think there are more cases out there,'' Professor Simon Taylor-Robinson, a hepatologist from Imperial College London told Dailymail.

''I'd imagine there are more cases than have been reported — but they are likely to be less severe,'' he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Medical experts have suggested that there is a link between coronavirus and the mystery cases of hepatitis detected among children in several countries across the globe.

Medical experts have suggested that there is a link between coronavirus and the mystery cases of hepatitis detected among children in several countries across the globe. They believe that since there is a viral reservoir in children who have previously been infected with Covid, and when it lingers again, it can trigger an immune response that led to liver damage. After being detected in Britain last month, over 429 cases of the liver disease have been found in children from more than 22 countries worldwide. Severe cases of hepatitis are leading to inflammation of the liver according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Other symptoms include dark urine, yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice), fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, light-colored stools, and joint pain. Although drugs can help to reduce inflammation and other symptoms there is no specific treatment to cure hepatitis. Also read | After US & Europe, Japan reports first case of mysterious hepatitis The UK Health Security Agency had hinted that the rise in sudden cases in children may be linked to a common cold virus known as an adenovirus. As a result of the recent cases, 17 children have needed liver transplants and one has died WHO's spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic told a Geneva press briefing. ''I think there are more cases out there,'' Professor Simon Taylor-Robinson, a hepatologist from Imperial College London told Dailymail. ''I'd imagine there are more cases than have been reported — but they are likely to be less severe,'' he added. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

Medical experts suggest coronavirus link to mystery hepatitis in children

According to the World Health Organisation(WHO), one child has died due to acute hepatitis after cases were detected in at least 12 countries.

Children in the US, UK and Europe had earlier reported cases of inflammation of the liver, however, the health authorities have been unable to understand the exact cause of the illness.

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The WHO had informed that it had launched an investigation into the mysterious increase in severe cases of hepatitis among children as it reported at least 169 cases have been reported so far.

The UN health body said the origin of the hepatitis was still unknown. It has also been reported in Spain, Israel, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, France, Romania and Belgium.

The UK has reported the most number of cases with 114 kids down with acute hepatitis.&nbsp;

The age of the kids ranges from one month to 16 years, WHO said while informing that seventeen kids needed liver transplantation with common cold virus detected in at least 74 cases.

The US CDC had earlier said it was investigating hepatitis cases in Alabama including in other states.

(With inputs from Agencies)

According to the World Health Organisation(WHO), one child has died due to acute hepatitis after cases were detected in at least 12 countries. Children in the US, UK and Europe had earlier reported cases of inflammation of the liver, however, the health authorities have been unable to understand the exact cause of the illness.

According to the World Health Organisation(WHO), one child has died due to acute hepatitis after cases were detected in at least 12 countries. Children in the US, UK and Europe had earlier reported cases of inflammation of the liver, however, the health authorities have been unable to understand the exact cause of the illness. Also Read: US, Europe, UK report severe cases of hepatitis among children The WHO had informed that it had launched an investigation into the mysterious increase in severe cases of hepatitis among children as it reported at least 169 cases have been reported so far. The UN health body said the origin of the hepatitis was still unknown. It has also been reported in Spain, Israel, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, France, Romania and Belgium. The UK has reported the most number of cases with 114 kids down with acute hepatitis. The age of the kids ranges from one month to 16 years, WHO said while informing that seventeen kids needed liver transplantation with common cold virus detected in at least 74 cases. The US CDC had earlier said it was investigating hepatitis cases in Alabama including in other states. (With inputs from Agencies)

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Medical experts suggest coronavirus link to mystery hepatitis in children

Child dies of acute hepatitis as 12 countries report increase in cases