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Viral Hepatitis – Which Virus?

Interview with Prof David Mutimer

Your task: watch this short video in which Professor David Mutimer discusses the various viruses that can cause liver disease.

Professor Mutimer is an Honorary Consultant Hepatologist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Liver and Hepatobiliary Unit. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of England and Australasian College of Physicians. He acts as adviser to the Department of Health on issues related to viral hepatitis and liver transplantation, and is a founder and trustee of the charity, Hepatitis B Foundation UK.

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Liver Disease: Looking after Your Liver

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