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World Service,28 Aug 1996,13 mins

Treating Dysentery In Bangladesh

Health Matters

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A urine test for HIV, a connection between FGM and fistulas and dysentery in Bangladesh. Dysentery is often treated by unqualified healthcare workers in Bangladesh, and inappropriate use of antibiotics may be making the problem worse. How a large leap in technology has led to the development of an HIV urine test kit and a link between female genital mutilation and obstetric fistula.

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