The National Public Health Organization in Greece (EODY) announced the first death of a child related to acute hepatitis of unknown origin. In a statement released by the organization, it was noted: "The child, aged 13 months, was admitted to a pediatric clinic due to a fever lasting two days and lethargy." It added, "During examinations, liver failure and cerebral edema were discovered, and despite the doctors' efforts, the child passed away."
Eleven other cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin have been reported in Greece among children, most of which did not require special treatment and were not accompanied by complications. According to reports from the World Health Organization, 920 such cases have been recorded in 33 countries worldwide, with 45 cases (5%) requiring liver transplants, and 18 cases (2%) resulting in death, affirming that "in recent weeks, the world has seen a steady decline in cases of the disease."
