Which of the Following Conditions Usually Results in Severe Acute

Question

Which of the following conditions usually results in severe acute liver damage?
A) co-infection with hepatitis A and hepatitis B viruses
B) superinfection with hepatitis B and hepatitis delta viruses
C) co-infection with hepatitis B and hepatitis delta viruses
D) superinfection with hepatitis A and hepatitis E viruses
E) co-infection with hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses

Accepted Answer

Co-infection with hepatitis B and hepatitis delta viruses can lead to severe acute liver damage due to the ability of hepatitis delta to accelerate the progression of hepatitis B and increase the risk of fulminant liver failure.