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 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.
Hepatitis A virus
Epstein-Barr virus
Hepatitis G virus
Hepatitis B virus
Virology