WHO: 1 Child Has Died in Mystery Liver Disease Outbreak
The U.N. health agency said late Saturday that it has so far received reports of at least 169 cases of “acute hepatitis of unknown origin” from a dozen countries.
The cases were reported in children aged one month to 16 years old, and 17 of those who fell ill required liver transplants. WHO didn't say in which country the death occurred.Stay informed about local news and weather in Southern California. Get the NBC LA app for
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