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HEPATITIS D (DELTA) VIRUS

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HEPATITIS D (DELTA) VIRUS

This virus does not exist independently; only in the presence of hepatitis B virus. It gives rise to a more severe form of hepatitis, but is limited by recovery from hepatitis B infection.

 

Transmission:

  •   From an infected mother to the baby via the placenta
  •   Close contact with an infected person.

 

Prevention:

  •   Proper screening of blood and blood products for hepatitis-b-virus
  •  Hepatitis B vaccine protects against hepatitis-d-delta-virus hepatitis D infection.

 

 

 

 

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