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Hepatitis D

Medical Definition: Hepatitis caused by the HEPATITIS DELTA VIRUS in association with hepatitis B. It is endemic in some European countries and is seen in drug users, hemophiliacs, and polytransfused persons.
Guide Notes: a hepatitis caused by hepatitis delta virus; HEPATITIS D, CHRONIC is also available
Also Called: Superinfection, Delta
Previously Indexed: Hepatitis B (1977-1985),Hepatitis B Antigens (1977-1985),Hepatitis, Viral, Human (1977-1985)
Hepatitis D Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Hepatitis D, Chronic - Inflammatory disease of the liver caused by hepatitis D virus in conjunction with hepatitis B virus and lasting six months or more.

Hepatitis D Medical Definitions and Terms

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