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• Possible Cause Found for Unexplained Childhood Hepatitis Cases

  March 31, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests multiple, concurrent infections may have led to an outbreak of childhood hepatitis which led to the need for liver transplants and child deaths.

• First U.S. Childhood Death Linked to Mysterious Hepatitis Cases Reported

  April 29, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  Wisconsin officials have reported the first death of a U.S. child in connection with a worldwide mysterious outbreak of pediatric hepatitis cases.

• Spreading Childhood Hepatitis Cases May Be Linked to Adenovirus, Pandemic Lockdowns

  April 27, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  Investigators in the UL say adenovirus may play a role in an outbreak of childhood hepatitis cases spreading worldwide.

• CDC Issues Child Hepatitis Warning Amid Rash of Mysterious Outbreak

  April 22, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC has issued a national health alert, warning doctors to be aware of cases of hepatitis appearing among children which could lead to severe liver damage and the need for liver transplant surgery.

• University of Maryland Adenovirus Outbreak Has Sickened Dozens of Students, Killed At Least One

  December 13, 2018

  Russell Maas

  An adenovirus outbreak has sickened 35 students at the University of Maryland, killing one, and appears to be the same type that killed 11 children at a New Jersey nursing facility this fall.

• Nursing Home Adenovirus Lawsuit Filed Over Infection Outbreak at New Jersey Facility

  November 12, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The mother of a child who faces a life-threatening adenovirus infection has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey facility where the outbreak has already killed 10 children.

• Adenovirus Infection Outbreak At New Jersey Rehabilitation Center Results in Death of Ninth Child

  October 29, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A ninth child has died at a New Jersey nursing home and rehabilitation center stricken by a viral outbreak.

• New Jersey Viral Outbreak Results in Death of Children At Nursing And Rehab Center

  October 26, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A viral infection has killed seven children at a New Jersey nursing home and children's rehabilitation center.