Another 2 children with acute hepatitis identified; cause unknown and both developed illness last year: MOH

A retrospective investigation by the Ministry of Health (MOH) revealed another two cases of acute hepatitis of unknown cause — a three-year-old and an eight-year-old who developed the illness in October and November 2021 respectively.

Laboratory testing determined that these two cases are negative for the common hepatitis viruses.

Both children did not have a history of Covid-19 prior to their acute hepatitis, and continue to be under regular follow-up, said MOH.

Additionally, in an update of the case of a 10-month-old infant who was found to have acute hepatitis last month, MOH said that baby boy has been discharged and is currently well.

The cause of the hepatitis — also known as liver inflammation — "remains indeterminate".