Delta agent (Hepatitis D)
Alternate Names : Hepatitis D virus
Treatment
Many of the medicines used to treat hepatitis B are not helpful for treating hepatitis D. See hepatitis B. Persons with long-term HDV infection may receive a medicine called alpha interferon for up to 12 months. A liver transplant for end-stage chronic hepatitis B may be effective.
Prognosis (Expectations)
Persons with an acute HDV infection usually get better over 2 to 3 weeks. Liver enzyme levels return to normal within 16 weeks.
About 10% of those who are infected may develop long-term (chronic) liver inflammation (hepatitis).
Complications
- Chronic active hepatitis
- Fulminant hepatitis
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of hepatitis B.
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