Single Biggest Cancer Dictionary in the World

What is

hepatitis D virus

?

Pronunciation: /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtəs di ˈvaɪrəs/

hepatitis D virus

Definition

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. Also called hepatitis delta virus.