Hepatitis D is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV), a defective virus that needs the hepatitis B virus to exist. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is found in the blood of persons infected with the virus.

More information about Hepatitis D can be found at the following links:

• Fact Sheet
  
• Slide Set

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