Hepatitis D Flashcards
1
Q
What type of virus is heaptitis D?
A
Single stranded RNA virus
2
Q
How can hepatitis D be transmitted?
A
Infected blood products
Intravenous drug use
Sexual intercourse
3
Q
In who can hepatitis D survive?
A
In those who are als infected by hepatitis B
4
Q
What does hepatitis D need to survivie?
A
Hepatitis B
5
Q
What is the main investigation for hepatitis D?
A
Hepatitis D (IgM, IgG) antibody test
6
Q
How is hepatitis D currently managed?
A
Pegylated interferon-alpha
(poor response)
7
Q
Is there a hepatitis D vaccine?
A
No
8
Q
When would you think about a concurrent hepatitis D infection in someone with hepatitis B?
A
In a patient with established hepatitis B who has a sudden deterioration in hepatic function/decompensated liver disease.
