Hepatitis D Flashcards
1
Q
Which infection is hepatitis D always found with
A
Hepatitis B
2
Q
State the two ways in which HDV can occur
A
Co-infection with HDV and HB or superinfection when a person with chronic HBV becomes infected with HDV
3
Q
State the form of transmission of HDV
A
Parenteral infection usually in relation to IDU
4
Q
State the countries in with HDV is endemic
A
Southern Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America
5
Q
How is HDV diagnosed
A
IgG, IgM antibody to HDV, HDV-RNA and HDAg
6
Q
How is co-infection diagnosed
A
Presence of high levels of anti-HBc IgM
7
Q
State the treatment of HDV
A
Pegylated alpha interferon
