| hepatitis b virus (hbv)/hepatitis d virus (hdv) coinfection in outbreaks of acute hepatitis in the peruvian amazon basin: the roles of hdv genotype iii and hbv genotype f. | recurring outbreaks of acute hepatitis have been a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among peruvian military personnel stationed in the amazon basin region of peru. the role of hepatitis b virus (hbv) and hepatitis d virus (hdv) infection was investigated as the possible cause of acute hepatitis among 88 military patients stationed at four different jungle outposts during 1992-1993. analysis of serum markers indicated that 95% (84/88) had evidence of acute hbv infection; 64% (54/84) w ... | 1996 | 8896491 |