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Explainer: What is the 'mysterious' acute hepatitis among children, should Singapore be worried?

Explainer: What is the 'mysterious' acute hepatitis among children, should Singapore be worried?
Three children in Singapore are among the 650 cases of acute hepatitis with an unknown cause popping up worldwide.
Little is known about the disease, but a popular hypothesis is that it is an adenovirus, spreading through droplets and fecal matter.
Experts said that it is too early to tell if Covid-19 plays a role in the disease.
They tell TODAY that early detection and treatment are crucial as researchers find out more about the unknown disease.
More information is key to knowing how to handle its spread in Singapore.

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