NCIt definition : A small circular enveloped RNA virus having a negative sense, single-stranded, closed
circular RNA genome. It is considered to be a subviral satellite because it requires
the assistance of viral particles from hepatitis B virus to replicate and infect other
hepatocytes.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of hepatitis virus that may be present in the body at the same time
as the hepatitis B virus. It makes the hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) caused
by hepatitis B much worse. The hepatitis D virus and the hepatitis B virus are spread
to others through blood or sexual contact. Infants born to infected mothers may also
become infected with the virus.; CDISC: Any viral organism that can be assigned to the species Hepatitis D virus.;
Taxon ID : 12475;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000600477; CDR0000600475;