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Transfusion-Transmitted Virus
| Definition: |
An unclassified, non-enveloped DNA virus associated with transfusions and hepatitis. However, no etiological role has been found for TTV in hepatitis, and evidence suggests it is not a HEPATOVIRUS. |
| Notes: |
a specific virus, not any virus transmitted by transfusion; infection: coord IM with DNA VIRUS INFECTIONS (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
DNA Viruses (1998-2000),Hepatitis Viruses (1998-1999) |
Transfusion-Transmitted Virus Definitions and Terms
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