THIS viral infection can cause cancer: How to stay safe

The virus causes liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, HCC) through cell damage that alters cell growth patterns and division processes. The joint action of HDV and HBV causes liver inflammation, which over time, progresses to cirrhosis, and eventually leads to cancer development. The molecular signature of liver cancer linked to HDV infection stands apart from liver cancers developed from HBV or HCV infections, according to current scientific studies