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hepatitis F |
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hepatitis F (HF), a hypothetical virus linked to hepatitis, possibly a mutation of the hepatitis B virus. The most recent finding was in 1994, when novel viral particles were discovered in the feces of posttransfusion patients without hepatitis A, B, C, or E. When injected into the bloodstream of rhesus monkeys, these particles caused hepatitis. When further investigations failed to confirm the existence of the virus, it was delisted as a cause of infectious hepatitis. Also called Toga virus. hepatitis F An agent tentatively identified as a new, enteric virus, a finding that was not substantiated How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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An international team reported finding a hepatitis F virus recently, but others have yet to confirm that discovery. A virus dubbed hepatitis F was reported in France, but little information on that virus has been uncovered since then. |
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