Health
Romania reports first case of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in a child
First case of acute hepatitis of unknown cause detected in a 5‑year‑old girl in Bucharest‑Ilfov region.
The Romanian Ministry of Health reported a case of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in a 5‑year‑old girl from the Bucharest‑Ilfov area. The child is hospitalized and her condition is described as stable, but under continued medical monitoring. Authorities say the case is under investigation to determine the cause of the hepatitis, as there is currently no clear infectious or toxic etiology identified. The ministry notes that similar cases have been reported abroad, with 169 such pediatric cases already recorded across 11 countries.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Bucharest-Ilfov, Romania
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 02:22 UTC
- Added by
- nikieuropeapdrmis
- Last updated
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- Event date/time
- 2022-04-27
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