Hepatitis D

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Also known as:  Delta Hepatitis;  Hepatitis Delta;  Viral Hepatitis Type D

 

Description

Hepatitis D is a form of acute or chronic Viral Hepatitis caused by the Hepatitis Delta Virus (which is a defective RNA Virus that requires the Hepatitis B Virus for replication).

 

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