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Hepadnavirus

Description:

A hepadnavirus is a type of DNA virus that primarily infects the liver. These viruses belong to the family Hepadnaviridae and are known for their ability to cause chronic liver diseases, such as hepatitis B.

Examples:

1. Researchers are studying the structure of hepadnaviruses to develop effective vaccines.
2. Hepadnavirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted through blood or other bodily fluids.

1. The hepadnavirus genome undergoes reverse transcription during the replication process.
2. Chronic hepadnavirus infection can lead to severe liver damage.

In a local context, hepadnavirus may refer to a specific strain or variant of the virus found in a particular region.

1. The local hepadnavirus strain circulating in the community exhibits unique genetic characteristics.
2. Effective surveillance methods are crucial for monitoring the spread of the local hepadnavirus strain.