Hepatitis B virus

**Definition:** The type species of the genus ORTHOHEPADNAVIRUS which causes human HEPATITIS B and is also apparently a causal agent in human HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA. The Dane particle is an intact hepatitis virion, named after its discoverer. Non-infectious spherical and tubular particles are also seen in the serum.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.280.375.650.425 - B04.450.390.650.425

**Synonyms:** - Hepatitis Virus, Homologous Serum