Already 1 Belgian child affected by ‘unknown’ hepatitis: what is going on and what is the best thing you can do now as a parent?

At least one Belgian child (10 years old) is also infected with the mysterious hepatitis disease, which has already left at least 169 children in Europe, Israel and the US with severe liver inflammation from Great Britain. No less than 17 of them had to undergo a transplant in a hurry, 1 other child died. Doctors are puzzled for the time being, although many point to the adenovirus, which normally appears in the respiratory tract and intestines without much damage. At Sciensano, more Belgian victims are considered possible in the coming weeks. Therefore: the most important questions and answers in a row.

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