Investigation launched as cases of hepatitis in Lanarkshire children discovered

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A number of Lanarkshire children are currently suffering from hepatitis after an unusual surge in cases amongst youngsters.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is currently investigating the cause of the outbreak after 11 children in Scotland - aged between one and five - have been admitted to hospital with the illness since March.The cases are "non A to E hepatitis" and children have been taken to hospitals across four health boards including NHS Lanarkshire, Tayside, Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and Fife.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and is usually the result of a viral infection.Local parents are being urged to contact their GP if their child shows signs of jaundice, where the skin has a yellow tinge, and can also be seen in the white of the eyes.The hepatitis viruses commonly associated with this condition have been excluded.Each year, around seven or eight cases of non A to E hepatitis (without other underlying diagnoses) are detected in children in Scotland.The number of cases in such a short period of time, combined with the geographical spread and severity of illness, in some cases, is unusual and requires further investigation, PHS say.Investigations are still in the early stages and work is ongoing with partners and other agencies across the UK to