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[Delta agent].

J L Slama

    Annales De Gastroenterologie Et D'Hepatologie
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Delta agent, a distinct RNA virus, requires Hepatitis B virus (HBV) coinfection for replication. This discovery significantly impacts understanding of severe liver diseases like fulminant and chronic hepatitis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Hepatology

    Context:

    • Delta agent, discovered in 1977, is a distinct virus from Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
    • It is a small RNA virus transmissible to primates and humans.

    Purpose:

    • To differentiate delta agent from HBV.
    • To elucidate the replication mechanism and clinical significance of delta agent.

    Summary:

    • Delta agent is a defective virus requiring HBV coinfection (with HBs antigenaemia) for liver replication.
    • Its superinfection in HBV-positive individuals is linked to severe liver pathology.

    Impact:

    • Explains numerous cases of acute fulminant hepatitis and chronic active hepatitis progressing to cirrhosis.
    • Highlights the significant pathogenicity of delta agent, previously attributed solely to HBV.