Cases of a mysterious form of hepatitis affecting children appear to have peaked in Britain, experts claimed today.Nearly 180 youngsters have been sickened with an unusual form of the liver disease over the past five months. The majority of cases have been spotted in under-5s, who initially suffered diarrhoea and nausea before later getting jaundice — the yellowing of the skin and eyes.Scientists are still puzzled about what is causing the illness, which has been spotted in the US, Western Europe and a handful of other countries. Globally, at least 12 youngsters have died and dozens needed liver transplants.
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