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

A
Hepatitis A virus
B
Epstein-Barr virus
C
Hepatitis G virus
D
Hepatitis B virus
High-Yield Explanation
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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