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Hepatitis D

This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Hepatitis D Virus.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S. [2]; João André Alves Silva, M.D. [3]; Jolanta Marszalek, M.D. [4]

Synonyms and keywords: Hepatitis delta virus; hepatitis D virus; HDV; Delta Hepatitis; HDV infection; Hep D; Hep d

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Hepatitis D from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies


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