by [email protected] | Aug 19, 2022 | Hepatology Posters, Infectious Disease Posters, Presentations
Abstract Background and aims Hepatitis delta (HDV) infection runs a more progressive course than that of hepatitis B (HBV). If left untreated, HDV is associated with an earlier onset of hepatic disease such as cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer compared to...
by [email protected] | Aug 19, 2022 | Hepatology Posters, Infectious Disease Posters, Presentations
Abstract Background and aims Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection leads to the most severe form of viral hepatitis and is always associated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. This study estimates the prevalence and describes patient characteristics for...
by [email protected] | Aug 19, 2022 | Hepatology Posters, Infectious Disease Posters, Presentations
Abstract Background and aims Hepatitis delta is the most severe form of viral hepatitis, causing rapid progression to advanced liver disease. Hepatitis delta is caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV), a defective RNA virus that requires the presence of the hepatitis B...
by [email protected] | May 25, 2022 | Hepatology Posters, Infectious Disease Posters, Presentations
Abstract BACKGROUND: Hepatitis delta is caused by a defective RNA virus (HDV) that requires the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen for replication and transmission. Compared to hepatitis B virus (HBV) monoinfection, patients with HDV have a greater risk of...
by [email protected] | May 25, 2022 | Hepatology Posters, Infectious Disease Posters, Presentations
Abstract BACKGROUND: Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) requires hepatitis B virus (HBV) for its replication. HDV infection leads to the most severe form of viral hepatitis, which is associated with an increased risk of liver-related morbidity and mortality. HDV prevalence...
by [email protected] | Nov 16, 2021 | Hepatology Posters, Infectious Disease Posters, Presentations
Abstract Background Hepatitis Delta (HDV/HBV) infection among Hepatitis B (HBV) patients is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study compares baseline characteristics of adult patients with HDV/HBV vs Hepatitis B monoinfection (HBV) in a...