Post-Covid liver injuries have been increasingly reported among adults as well. Similarly, two Indian studies also reported acute hepatitis among children during pandemic.
The studies come amidst a global rise in cases of acute hepatitis among children with "no-known origin". The liver disease that was first reported in the UK in April, has spread to 21 countries - with 450 cases and 12 deaths, according to the World Health Organisation.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 21 countries have now detected 'severe hepatitis of unknown origin' among children mostly under the age of 10 since early April. At least 26 youngsters have required liver transplants.
The most common forms of hepatitis - known as A to E - are caused by specific viral infections. However, the WHO ruled out these viruses in childhood cases.
Health authorities have been investigating the mystery illness, which has affected young people ranging from one month to 16 years old since a cluster of cases have been identified in Scotland between January and mid-April.
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. It can damage your liver and damage can affect how well your liver functions. Hepatitis can be an acute (short-term) infection or a chronic (long-term) infection.
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