Around 190 unexplained cases of severe hepatitis have been reported in children around the world as scientists urgently investigate what is causing the outbreak.
The first case was reported in Britain this month where 111 children, mostly under the age of 10, have been found to have the illness.
Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver and is usually the result of a viral infection.
Severe hepatitis is rare in otherwise healthy children.
However, the outbreak now includes at least 12 countries and has reached Asia after a case was identified in Japan on 21 April.
The child had tested negative for adenovirus, a possible cause being investigated worldwide, and COVID-19.
Canada’s Public Health Agency said on Tuesday it was also investigating reports of severe hepatitis in young children.
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