The hepatitis delta virus is the smallest human pathogen agent known.
It is considered a hepatitis B virus satellite.
Infects exclusively the human liver and is responsible for the most severe form of viral hepatitis.
Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical
The hepatitis delta virus is the smallest human pathogen agent known.
It is considered a hepatitis B virus satellite.
Infects exclusively the human liver and is responsible for the most severe form of viral hepatitis.
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