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  • Title: [Hepatitis D].
    Author: Erlinger S.
    Journal: Biomed Pharmacother; 1986; 40(7):245-7. PubMed ID: 3814755.
    Abstract:
    The hepatitis D virus (or delta agent) is a defective virus whose replication has an absolute requirement for the hepatitis B virus. Type D hepatitis occurs exclusively in patients simultaneously or previously infected by the hepatitis B virus, often intravenous drug abusers or male homosexuals. Infection by the hepatitis D virus is often responsible for an increase in the severity of the hepatic lesions due to the hepatitis B virus. It can result in fulminant hepatitis. The best prevention is vaccination against hepatitis B.
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