Which of the following increases the risk of permanent liver damage with hepatitis B infection?
A) coinfection with HHV- 6
B) coinfection with human herpesvirus 4
C) coinfection with hepatitis D virus
D) coinfection with human herpesvirus 4 and hepatitis D virus
E) coinfection with hepatitis D virus and HHV- 6

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Coinfection with hepatitis D virus significantly increases the risk of permanent liver damage in individuals with hepatitis B infection, as hepatitis D virus requires hepatitis B virus to replicate and can lead to more severe liver disease.

Which of the Following Increases the Risk of Permanent Liver