New virus 'epidemic' making kids very ill

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Infectious disease experts warn rates of the human parechoviruses (HPeV) have reached "epidemic" levels in Australia, causing severe complications among babies.


The number of babies suffering severe complications from an emerging infection is on the rise in Australia, infectious disease experts are warning.

Rates of the human parechoviruses (HPeV) have reached "epidemic" levels and infants and children who contract the infection need closer medical attention by doctors and ongoing follow-up, they write in the Medical Journal of Australia.

Read more in English  via SBS news.


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