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.
Acute liver failure is a rapid deterioration of the organâs ability to function. Data suggest that prescription and over-the-counter drugs (OTC) and dietary supplements cause more acute liver failure cases than all other reasons combined. FDA has identified several instances of liver damage caused by dietary supplements.