The World Health Organization announces a “mysterious” increase in a disease affecting children

On Friday, the World Health Organization confirmed 920 probable cases of acute hepatitis in children in 33 countries so far, an increase of 270 cases compared to May.

The World Health Organization said that half of the possible cases were recorded in the European region, including 267 in Britain, while a third of the possible cases were recorded in the United States.

The organization noted that health authorities around the world are investigating the mysterious rise in cases of acute hepatitis in children.

The outbreak was first recorded in Britain in April, and later infected dozens of other countries, according to "Reuters".

Hepatitis occurs when liver cells become infected with a virus, and the disease can destroy and damage liver cells.

Sometimes people with hepatitis do not show any symptoms, but the most common are nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, loss of appetite, dryness and yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine and light-colored stools.

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