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Rising Cases of Severe Liver Disease in Young Children

The chapter delves into the concerning rise of severe liver disease in children under 10 globally, leading to liver transplants and fatalities. It explores a potential link between the COVID-19 lockdowns and the increase in cases, suggesting a weakened immune system due to reduced exposure to common pathogens. The investigation into adenovirus as a potential cause of the disease, despite its peculiar behavior in affected children, is also discussed.

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