This episode covers hepatitis B infection in children. Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/infectiousdisease/hepb/ or in the infectious diseases section of the Zero to Finals paediatrics book. The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.
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