CDC investigating 109 cases of severe hepatitis in kids across two dozen states, including 5 deaths

CNBC (FRI, MAY 6 2022) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 109 cases of severe hepatitis in children, including five deaths, to determine a cause, with adenovirus infection as a primary line of inquiry, the public health agency said Friday.

More than 90% of the children were hospitalized and 14% required liver transplants, according to the CDC. The cases under investigation occurred over the past seven months across 25 states and territories. A majority of the patients have fully recovered and have been discharged from the hospital, according to the CDC.

CDC investigating severe hepatitis in children (cnbc.com)