n HBIG: Hepatitis B immune globulin. Passively delivered
antibody that provides “instant” protection against HBV.
n HCC/PHC: Hepatocellular carcinoma, primary
hepatocellular carcinoma.
n HDV: Hepatitis D virus (the delta virus). Etiologic agent of
delta hepatitis. Can cause infection only in the presence of
HBV infection.