Viral Hepatitis D
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HDV (hepatitis D virus) is a defective single-stranded RNA virus that requires the helper function of HBV to replicate. HDV requires HBV for synthesis of envelope protein composed of HBsAg, which is used to encapsulate the HDV genome. Also known as:
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http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/slideset/hep_d/slide_1.htm
Epidemiology and Demographics
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Molecular Biology
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Genetics
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Natural History
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Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
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History and Symptoms
- jaundice
- fatigue
- abdominal pain
- loss of appetite
- nausea, vomiting
- joint pain
- dark (tea colored) urine
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http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/d/fact.htm
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
Vital Signs
Skin
Eyes
Ear Nose and Throat
Heart
Lungs
Abdomen
Extremities
Neurologic
Other
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Laboratory Findings
Electrolyte and Biomarker Studies
Pathology
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Electrocardiogram
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Chest X Ray
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MRI and CT
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Echocardiography or Ultrasound
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Other Imaging Findings
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Other Diagnostic Studies
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Risk Stratification and Prognosis
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Treatment
Supportive care
Pharmacotherapy
Acute Pharmacotherapies
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Chronic Pharmacotherapies
interferon-alfa
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Surgery and Device Based Therapy
liver transplant
Indications for Surgery
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Pre-Operative Assessment
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Post-Operative Management
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Transplantation
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Primary Prevention
- Hepatitis B vaccination
- HBV-HDV coinfection
--pre- or post-exposure prophylaxis (hepatitis B immune globulin or vaccine) to prevent HBV infection
- HBV-HDV superinfection
--education to reduce risk behaviors among persons with chronic HBV infection
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http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/d/fact.htm
Secondary Prevention
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Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
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Future or Investigational Therapies
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"The Way I Like To Do It ..." Tips and Tricks From Clinicians Around The World
Suggested Revisions to the Current Guidelines
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Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.
List of contributors:
Pilar Almonacid