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Hepatitis D: Difference between revisions
Created page with "The hepatitis D virus is defective, as it lacks certain parts to function. Because of this, it can only cause infection when hepatitis B is also present, as the hepatitis D virus requires the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) for it to function. Like hepatitis B and C, transmission is parenteral, sexual, or perinatal. == Clinical features == Coinfection with HBV causes more severe acute hepatitis or fulminant hepatitis, but no increased risk of chronic hepatitis. Su..."
(Created page with "The hepatitis D virus is defective, as it lacks certain parts to function. Because of this, it can only cause infection when hepatitis B is also present, as the hepatitis D virus requires the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) for it to function. Like hepatitis B and C, transmission is parenteral, sexual, or perinatal. == Clinical features == Coinfection with HBV causes more severe acute hepatitis or fulminant hepatitis, but no increased risk of chronic hepatitis. Su...") |
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