Hepatitis D is a virus (HDV) causes inflammation of the liver. It infects people who have hepatitis B (HBV).
HDV is transmitted through contact with:
Symptoms of HDV may occur within two to eight weeks of contact with the virus. The symptoms of HDV infection are the same as the symptoms of HBV infection and include:
Some people with HDV have no symptoms.
HDV is treated with interferon. Success varies from person to person.
People at risk for HDV infection include:
HDV infection can be prevented by:
Source:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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