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Infections

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Acute Gastroenteritis

Acute infectious gastroenteritis is a major cause of largely preventable child morbidity and mortality worldwide.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is caused by a virus typically caught by close contact with an infected person. Over 6,000 cases per year are…

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a virus that can infect humans and cause disease. It is spread through contact with blood or bodily fluids.

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