Coverage dated April 19, 2022 to April 26, 2022

WHO: Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak Has Led To One Child Dying, 17 Needing Liver Transplants

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 3 developments

At least 169 children have developed hepatitis of unknown origin across 12 different countries.

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Developments in this update

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Apr 20, 2022
More cases of mysterious liver disease identified in children in several countries, health officials say
Headline from CBS News ·
Apr 24, 2022
Child’s death linked to mystery liver disease outbreak in kids, WHO says
Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·
Apr 26, 2022Newest
WHO: Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak Has Led To One Child Dying, 17 Needing Liver Transplants
Headline from Forbes ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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CBS News
More cases of mysterious liver disease identified in children in several countries, health officials say (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 19, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Some of the cases in the U.K. have required specialist care at liver units and a few have needed a liver transplant.
The Times of Israel
Health Ministry reports 12 cases of mysterious liver disease in children (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Apr 19, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
Hepatitis, or liver inflammation, has popped up in young patients in at least seven countries, but the usual viral culprits have not been present
The Guardian
At least one child has died from mystery strain of severe hepatitis, WHO confirms (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 22, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Strain reported in 12 countries causing at least 169 cases in young children, most of them in the UK
Fox10 Phoenix
Child’s death linked to mystery liver disease outbreak in kids, WHO says (opens Fox10 Phoenix)
Published Apr 23, 2022
Fox10 Phoenix's feed description
A mysterious liver disease affecting children in Europe and the U.S. has killed at least one child, the World Health Organization says.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
1 Child Has Died in Mystery Liver Disease Outbreak, WHO Says (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Apr 23, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The World Health Organization says at least one death has been reported in connection with a mysterious liver disease outbreak affecting children in Europe and the United States.
Newsweek
Hepatitis outbreak sees 17 children needing liver transplants, 1 dying: WHO (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 23, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
According to the World Health Organization, cases have been reported in 12 countries.
MedicalXpress
WHO: 1 child has died in mystery liver disease outbreak (opens MedicalXpress)
Published Apr 23, 2022
MedicalXpress's feed description
The World Health Organization says at least one death has been reported in connection with a mysterious liver disease outbreak affecting children in Europe and the United States.
CNN
1 death, 17 liver transplants in multi-country outbreak of hepatitis in children, WHO says (opens CNN)
Published Apr 23, 2022
CNN's feed description
At least 169 cases of acute hepatitis in children aged one month to 16 years old have been identified in an outbreak that now involves 11 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.
MedicalXpress
What we know about mystery hepatitis strain in children (opens MedicalXpress)
Published Apr 24, 2022
MedicalXpress's feed description
An unknown, severe strain of hepatitis has been identified in nearly 170 children across 11 countries in recent weeks, with at least one child dying of the mysterious disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Insider
A mysterious liver disease infecting kids across Europe and the US has now killed at least 1 child (opens Insider)
Published Apr 24, 2022
Insider's feed description
At least 169 cases have been diagnosed so far in 11 countries. 17 patients have required liver transplants, and one death has been recorded.
NBC News
One child has died in mystery liver disease outbreak, WHO says (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 24, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The cases were reported in children aged one month to 16 years old, and 17 of those who fell ill required liver transplants.
Omaha World-Herald
EXPLAINER: What's known about sudden liver disease in kids (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published Apr 25, 2022
Omaha World-Herald's feed description
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers. The illness is being called hepatitis of unknown origin.
Bloomberg
What We Know About the Mysterious Liver Disease Making Kids Sick Around the World (opens Bloomberg)
Published Apr 25, 2022
Bloomberg's feed description
An outbreak of acute hepatitis in children has killed one and required liver transplants in at least 17 others across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. While the cause has yet to be determined, investigators are studying an adenovirus from a family of viruses that cause a range …
Fox News
Nearly 200 cases of mystery liver disease in children: officials (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 25, 2022
Fox News's feed description
190 cases have been reported so far in connection with the mysterious liver disease outbreak in children.
Science Alert
Mysterious Children's Hepatitis Has Now Spread to 11 Countries. Here's What We Know (opens Science Alert)
Published Apr 25, 2022
Science Alert's feed description
An unknown, severe strain of hepatitis has been identified in nearly 170 children across 11 countries in recent weeks, with at least one child dying of the mysterious disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Deutsche Welle
Mystery hepatitis: At least one child has died, WHO says | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 25, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Doctors are scratching their heads over a new, unknown form of hepatitis that is causing severe illness in some cases. At least one child has died, according to the WHO. Does the COVID pandemic have a role to play?
Forbes
WHO: Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak Has Led To One Child Dying, 17 Needing Liver Transplants (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 25, 2022
Forbes's feed description
At least 169 children have developed hepatitis of unknown origin across 12 different countries.
FOX 5 New York
Nearly 200 cases of mystery liver disease in children (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Apr 25, 2022
FOX 5 New York's feed description
European health officials say they have not found a link between cases of a mysterious liver disease outbreak in children. Around 190 cases have been reported worldwide, of which 140 are in Europe.
MedicalXpress
Officials: Nearly 200 cases of mystery liver disease (opens MedicalXpress)
Published Apr 25, 2022
MedicalXpress's feed description
European health officials said Tuesday that they have not found a link between cases of a mysterious liver disease outbreak in children.
Forbes
Mysterious Child Hepatitis Outbreak Could Be Linked To Common Cold Virus (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 25, 2022
Forbes's feed description
At least one child has died in an international hepatitis outbreak that has left researchers scrambling to uncover links between affected children.
Fox10 Phoenix
Everything you need to know about the outbreak of sudden liver disease in children (opens Fox10 Phoenix)
Published Apr 26, 2022
Fox10 Phoenix's feed description
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
Al Jazeera
What’s behind the mysterious hepatitis outbreak in children? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 26, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
As experts investigate a surge in cases of hepatitis among children, Dr Khan explains the symptoms to look out for.
FOX 5 New York
Mystery liver disease in kids: What we know (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Apr 26, 2022
FOX 5 New York's feed description
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers. The illness is being called hepatitis of unknown origin.
The Guardian
Hepatitis outbreak: what do we know about mystery cases in children? (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 26, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Investigations are under way into an outbreak of acute hepatitis cases in children reported to the World Health Organization

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