Hepadnaviridae

A family of hepatotropic DNA viruses which contains double-stranded DNA genomes and causes hepatitis in humans and animals. There are two genera: AVIHEPADNAVIRUS and ORTHOHEPADNAVIRUS. Hepadnaviruses include HEPATITIS B VIRUS, duck hepatitis B virus (HEPATITIS B VIRUS, DUCK), heron hepatitis B virus, ground squirrel hepatitis virus, and woodchuck hepatitis B virus (HEPATITIS B VIRUS, WOODCHUCK).

Also Known As:

Hepadnaviruses; Hepadnavirus

Viruses
- DNA Viruses
  - Hepadnaviridae
- Hepatitis Viruses
  - Hepadnaviridae

DNA Viruses

Context: Research Results