Virus causing rare strain of hepatitis in Irish children
One child has died from the rare strain of hepatitis. Doctors in Ireland believe a rare strain of hepatitis is linked to a virus. The virus, which is not Covid-19, is usually harmless but has been causing outbreaks of this rare strain over the last few months. Doctors have grown concerned about the outbreak, but […]
4 years ago
Jump in number of children suffering from rare strain of hepatitis in Ireland
25 children in Ireland have contracted the illness. There has been a rise in the number of children contracting a rare strain of hepatitis in Ireland. Doctors have confirmed that 13 additional cases of acute hepatitis have been diagnosed since June. This brings the total number of cases to 25. The HPSC says the case […]
4 years ago
Experts finally find the cause of rare hepatitis strain infecting children
Researchers finally made a breakthrough. Experts have found a likely cause behind an unknown strain of hepatitis in children. UK scientists believe two common viruses returned after the pandemic and triggered serious cases of hepatitis. Many needed liver transplants, including two children from Ireland. Researchers in both London and Glasgow believe infants missed out on […]
4 years ago
Mum issues hepatitis warning after her daughter is hospitalised
Her mum rushed her to her GP. A mum has recently shared a warning after her young daughter contracted hepatitis. She has urged others to go to the doctor after noticing an obvious symptom. The breakout of the illness has caused concern in Ireland after it led to the death of one child and another […]
4 years ago
Warning to parents after increase in cases of unknown hepatitis strain
Two children needed liver transplants. Parents have been told to be aware of the symptoms of the unknown hepatitis strain. Experts across the globe are still trying to understand what is causing the outbreak. There are now 13 confirmed cases in Ireland. Another case was confirmed this week. Since March, one child sadly passed away. […]
4 years ago
Second child undergoes liver transplant as mysterious hepatitis cases increase
They were moved to a hospital in the UK for the transplant. A second child diagnosed with an unknown strain of hepatitis has had a liver transplant. The Irish child was transferred to a hospital in the UK for the transplant. The total number of confirmed cases in Ireland has risen from 8 to 12 […]
4 years ago