Category: adenovirus

Georgia Health Officials Investigating ‘Several Suspect Cases’ of Child Hepatitis

The Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) confirmed on May 11 that of the 109 cases of hepatitis diagnosed in children throughout the United States, “several suspect cases have been reported” in Georgia. “They all remain under investigation at this time,” Nancy Nydam, media relations for GDPH, told The Epoch Times. Nydam gave no specific…


Canadian Health Officials Investigating Cases of Acute Hepatitis of ‘Unknown Origin’ in Kids

The Public Health Agency of Canada says it is investigating cases of mysterious, severe hepatitis found in children across the country. The federal agency told The Epoch Times that it is working closely with the international community to understand the outbreak, which has affected almost 200 children around the globe. “The Public Health Agency of…


UK Officials Examining Links Between Adenovirus and Hepatitis in Children

Health officials in the UK say they are focusing on a possible adenovirus link to cases of severe hepatitis—or liver inflammation—in children. There have been at least 169 cases of “acute hepatitis of unknown origin” recorded worldwide, and one death, while 10 children in the UK alone have needed liver transplants. Hepatitis can be life-threatening…


CDC, WHO Probing Mysterious Severe Liver Disease Among Children

Authorities from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating reported cases of severe hepatitis—liver inflammation—in children in Alabama and the United Kingdom. The Alabama Department of Public Health announced on April 15 that it has been investigating “an increase in hepatitis in young children” since November…