Chronic Hepatitis Delta

Disease

Disease Profile

Chronic hepatitis delta is chronic liver inflammation caused by hepatitis D virus (HDV) in people with chronic hepatitis B infection, because HDV requires HBV for replication. It is considered the most severe form of chronic viral hepatitis, with faster progression to cirrhosis, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Category
Chronic viral hepatitis (HBV-HDV coinfection)
Prevalence
Globally, HDV affects nearly 5% of people with chronic hepatitis B, corresponding to an estimated 12 million people.
ICD Codes
  • B18.0

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