Hepatitis delta
Synonyms: HDV | Hepatitis D virus
Hepatitis delta is a rare hepatic disease characterized by variable degrees of acute hepatitis resulting from infection with the hepatitis delta virus. Occasionally it may present a benign course but most frequently it manifests with severe liver disease that may include fulminant liver failure hepatic decompensation and rapid progression to cirrhosis. All patients present concomitant hepatitis B virus infection and an increased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma has been reported.
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Advocacy Organizations
Global Liver Institute
To improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by liver disease through promoting innovation, encouraging collaboration, and scaling optimal approaches to help eradicate liver diseases.
Hepatitis B Foundation
The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B, hepatitis D, and liver cancer worldwide. This includes promoting disease awareness, supporting immunization & treatment initiatives, and serving as the main source of information for patients and their families, and the broader community.
Clinical Trials
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