Dr. Barry Dworkin

Health agencies investigating the source/cause of clusters of Hepatitis in children noted in the US, UK, and Spain. So far, it remains unknown.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 19, 2022

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Source:
No known Canadian cases of mysterious liver disease reported in children in Europe, U.S.

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