Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children says it has identified seven probable cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin. The research and pediatric hospital, also known as SickKids, says the cases were identified between Oct. 1, 2021, and April 30, 2022, and reported to Public Health Ontario (PHO). “SickKids physicians from the Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition are aware of the international reports concerning children with severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin,” said spokeswoman Jessamine Luck in a May 11 statement.   “They are looking out for patients with signs and symptoms of hepatitis such as new onset jaundice (yellow eyes), dark urine and/or pale stool that will require further testing, and are recommending a lower threshold for referral for specialist care.” 
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