hdv Flashcards
1
Q
HDV
unique RNA virus
HBsAg dependent on HBV to provide HDV virions
acute hep and LF
IV drug users, multiple blood transfusion
also chronic infections
detected by igm against HDag and HBcAg
A
30-50 days baad hota ha
ya phr chronic hbv ki exacerbation k bad.
80-90 pc of such pts
acute w active HDV replication
supression of HBV w high ALT baad ma HDV ki replication kam ho jati ha
HBV ki ziada or ALT fluctuate pr cirrhosis or HCC cancer
