What to do if you suspect a ‘mystery’ hepatitis case
More than 450 cases have been recorded so far in the global outbreak
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GPs have been alerted to notify public health officials if they suspect acute hepatitis of unknown cause in a child as cases of the mystery illness continue to climb overseas.
Recent guidance issued by NSW and Victoria’s health departments recommends consultation with a gastroenterologist and sets out details of tests to order in the event of a possible paediatric case.