https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36916359/ Acute hepatitis

Indian Pediatr. 2023 Mar 15;60(3):181-182.

Severe Acute Hepatitis: An Emerging Grave Illness in Children

Raghvendra Singh 1, Akshay Kapoor 2
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Abstract

Acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children has been recently described in the literature, and a case definition has also been proposed for this condition. The exact etiology is unknown and exclusion of infectious, metabolic, autoimmune and toxin mediated injuries is essential. Management for this condition is supportive, but some may require liver transplantation. Infection prevention and control practices are important as the etiology remains unidentified.