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Avihepadnavirus

Medical Definition: A genus of HEPADNAVIRIDAE infecting birds but rarely causing clinical problems. Transmission is predominantly vertical. HEPATITIS B VIRUS, DUCK is the type species.
Guide Notes: from AVIan HEPAtotropic DNA virus; a genus of the family Hepadnaviridae infecting birds; infection: coord IM with HEPADNAVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Avihepadnavirus Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Hepatitis B Virus, Duck - A DNA virus that closely resembles human hepatitis B virus. It has been recovered from naturally infected ducks.

Avihepadnavirus Medical Definitions and Terms

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