Could worrying outbreak of child hepatitis really be down to Covid as experts disagree on the cause?

Last week, hundreds of experts in liver health gathered for the World Hepatitis Summit, and one topic dominated the agenda: the mysterious outbreak of hepatitis in children which has gradually spread across 34 countries – including the UK.

Speaking at the event, liver expert Dr Philippa Easterbrook said: ‘It is the first time so many severe cases have been seen in children. It is important we understand the cause and take these cases seriously.’

At its most extreme, hepatitis can cause the liver to stop working. So far, more than 240 cases have been reported in the UK, while 11 British children have needed a transplant.

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