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== Overview ==
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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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== 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 ===
[[Viral Hepatitis A]]
[[Viral Hepatitis B]]
[[Viral Hepatitis C]]
[[Viral Hepatitis D]]
[[Viral Hepatitis E]]
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=== 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====
Click on the arrow to view the pathologic findings in viral hepatitis:
==== 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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=== 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
== Suggested Reading and Key General References ==
== Suggested Links and Web Resources ==
== For Patients ==
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Revision as of 21:10, 18 January 2009