A Review of HDV Infection

Hepatitis D is the most severe viral hepatitis. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) has a very small RNA genome with unique biological properties. It requires for infection the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and is transmitted parenterally, mainly by superinfection of HBsAg carriers who then develop chroni...

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Main Authors: Gian Paolo Caviglia, Alessia Ciancio, Mario Rizzetto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/8/1749