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 investigating unknown hepatitis strain rule out link to dogs
Doctors investigating an unknown strain of hepatitis have ruled out a link to dogs. Speaking about the investigation’s progress, Dr. Calum Semple said they’re still trying to figure out what is causing this strain. However, he stressed that owning dogs or contact with dogs was not causing acute hepatitis. This update comes after the team […]
4 years ago