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Hepatitis B Virus

Medical Definition: The type species of the genus ORTHOHEPADNAVIRUS which causes human hepatitis B and is also apparently a causal agent in human hepatocellular carcinoma. The Dane particle is an intact hepatitis virion, named after its discoverer. Non-infectious spherical and tubular particles are also seen in the serum.
Guide Notes: a species of Orthohepadnavirus; infection = HEPATITIS B
Also Called: Dane Particle

Hepatitis B Virus Medical Definitions and Terms

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