Ancient Egypt was perhaps the first country to recognize national plants. Specifically, these were the Lotus (water lily) and Papyrus, symbolizing Upper and Lower Egypt, respectively. However, to the ancient Egyptians, flowers were an important aspect of daily life.
Infection or metabolic conditions at birth are the most common causes of acute liver failure in children under 2 years old. Hepatitis caused by a virus (such as hepatitis A or B) and drug-induced liver failure, such as acetaminophen hepatotoxicity, are more likely in older children. However, most of the time the cause of acute liver failure in children cannot be determined.
Cysts develop in the inner part (medulla) of the kidney. The kidneys shrink as the outer section thins. MCKD often causes kidney failure in people between the ages of 20 and 50 years. In a few cases, there is no family history, which may indicate a genetic mutation.