Medical MCQ-Hepatitis D virus (delta agent) is a defective virus that can replicate only in cells already infected with which of the following viruses?

Hepatitis D virus (delta agent) is a defective virus that can replicate only in cells already infected with which of the following viruses?

Hepatitis A virus

Epstein-Barr virus

Hepatitis G virus

Hepatitis B virus

Question Category:

Microbiology

Correct Answer:

Hepatitis B virus

Description:

Hepatitis D virus is a defective virus with an RNA genome and a hepatitis B surface antigen envelope. Two types of HDV infection occur: simultaneous HDV and HBV infection, or HDV superinfection with chronic HBV infection. Diagnosis is made by demonstrating IgM or IgG antibodies, or both.

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