Q:
Who detected the novel antigen delta?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) Rizzetto
Explanation: Rizzetto in the year 1977 detected a novel antigen delta in the nuclei of hepatocytes from the severe cases of hepatitis B. The delta agent is now known as the hepatitis D virus, is a defective satellite virus that is found only in the association with HBV helper virus.
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