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World Service,22 Apr 1998,13 mins

Treating And Curing Hepatitis B

Health Matters

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Is Hepatitis B inherited? Also repairing brain damaged babies, and Tanzania's orange drink. A listener's query about Hepatitis B is answered, along with some advice on treatment and possible prevention. Also, how cooling at birth may help repair brain damage in infants and an orange drink that could help the health of Tanzanians.

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