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World Hepatitis Day: An 1885 smallpox vaccine mystery that helped unravel hepatitis

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Ancient writings noted jaundice, but its cause remained a mystery for millennia. Outbreaks after vaccinations and during wars revealed hepatitis spread through contaminated materials. Baruch S. Blumberg's discovery of the Australia antigen revolutionized hepatitis B detection and prevention. This...

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