Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, Books a la Carte Edition & Modified Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card
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Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
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Whythere is no vaccine for the hepatitis delta virus, and why researchers are not seeking to develop a vaccineagainst delta virus and its marketing status.
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Hepatitis D virus is an RNA virus that requires hepatitis B virus for replication. This virus is transmitted by the infected person through contact with the blood.
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