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<blockquote data-quote="MaD-DoC" data-source="post: 1161825" data-attributes="member: 56284">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Information&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; to Live By: Hepatitis D[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; is hepatitis D (HDV)?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hepatitis D (HDV) is a viral infection of the liver that can&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; only be acquired if a person has hepatitis B (HBV). [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]How&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; common is hepatitis D?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hepatitis D is directly linked to hepatitis B, particularly&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; to chronic (long lasting) hepatitis B. There are particular pockets&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; worldwide where chronic hepatitis B infection is high,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; but hepatitis D infection is low or uncommon, such as Southeast&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Asia and China.[/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]How&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; can I get hepatitis D? [/FONT]
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Hepatitis D can&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; only infect people who have hepatitis B.[/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sexual transmission&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; of hepatitis D is less efficient (less likely) than it is with&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; hepatitis B. [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Hepatitis D is passed&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; most often through sharing IV drug needles with an infected&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; person. [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]People receiving&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; clotting factor concentrates may also be at a higher risk. [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Transmission of&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; hepatitis D from mother to child during birth is rare. [/FONT]</li>
</ul>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; are the signs or symptoms of hepatitis D?[/FONT]
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Many persons with&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; both hepatitis B and hepatitis D may not develop symptoms. When&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; present, though, symptoms are similar to those of hepatitis B: [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Malaise (feeling&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; of ill-health) [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Fatigue (feeling&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; tired all the time) [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Anorexia (loss of&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; appetite) [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nausea (feeling&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; like vomiting)[/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Abdominal discomfort&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (stomach pain)[/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dark-colored urine&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jaundice (yellow&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; skin and eyes) [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Rash or arthritis[/FONT]</li>
</ul>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]People with both hepatitis&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B and hepatitis D are more likely to have sudden, severe symptoms.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Those who are infected with both viruses are more likely to develop&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; serious complications associated with liver disease. People infected&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; with both viruses may also become chronically infected and may&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; be contagious from time to time or for the rest of their lives.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]How&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; can I find out if I have hepatitis D?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Your health care provider can test for hepatitis D with a&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; blood test.[/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; can I do to reduce my risk of getting hepatitis D?[/FONT]
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Get vaccinated against&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; hepatitis B. The hepatitis B vaccine also protects against hepatitis&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D since you must have hepatitis B in order to get D.[/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you choose to&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; inject drugs and cannot stop, avoid sharing your works--needles,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; syringes, cotton, water, spoons, pots (cookers) -- or any other&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; drug “paraphernalia” (i.e. equipment). If you choose&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; to share your works, clean them with water and bleach to reduce&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; your risk of getting hepatitis D, filling syringes for at least&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 30 seconds. [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Use latex condoms&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex. Even though hepatitis&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D is not commonly transmitted through sex, hepatitis B is, and&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; having hepatitis B makes it possible to get D.[/FONT]</li>
</ul>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; is the treatment for hepatitis D?[/FONT]
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Most people with&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; acute viral hepatitis experience what’s called “self-limited&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; illness” (one that runs a defined, limited timeframe)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; and go on to recover completely. There is no accepted therapy&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; and there are no restrictions on diet or activity. [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]People with chronic&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (long lasting) hepatitis B and D can be treated with a drug&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; called interferon.[/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In most cases, people&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; who are severely ill should consider hospitalization for supportive&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; care. [/FONT]</li>
</ul>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Why&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; worry about hepatitis D? [/FONT]
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Hepatitis D can&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; cause a more severe disease than hepatitis B infection alone.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The diseases together can result in death. [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]People with chronic&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; hepatitis B and hepatitis D have a greater chance of developing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; chronic liver disease and cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [/FONT]</li>
</ul>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Do&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I need to talk to my partner about hepatitis D? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Yes.&nbsp; Remember:[/FONT]
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Hepatitis D is very&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; rarely sexually transmitted, but using latex condoms every time&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; for vaginal, oral and anal sex greatly reduces the risk of passing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; or getting another STD, like hepatitis B. [/FONT]</li>
</ul>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Should&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I talk to my health care provider about hepatitis D? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; You should talk to your health care provider about hepatitis D&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; if: [/FONT]
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]You use injection&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; drugs and share your needles or works. [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]You have received&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; clotting factor concentrates. [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]You have hepatitis&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. [/FONT]</li>
</ul>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Remember: Getting&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; vaccinated against hepatitis B helps prevent hepatitis D as well.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [/FONT]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MaD-DoC, post: 1161825, member: 56284"] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=3][B]Information to Live By: Hepatitis D [/B][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]What is hepatitis D (HDV)? [/B]Hepatitis D (HDV) is a viral infection of the liver that can only be acquired if a person has hepatitis B (HBV). [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]How common is hepatitis D? [/B]Hepatitis D is directly linked to hepatitis B, particularly to chronic (long lasting) hepatitis B. There are particular pockets worldwide where chronic hepatitis B infection is high, but hepatitis D infection is low or uncommon, such as Southeast Asia and China.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]How can I get hepatitis D?[/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Hepatitis D can only infect people who have hepatitis B.[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Sexual transmission of hepatitis D is less efficient (less likely) than it is with hepatitis B. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Hepatitis D is passed most often through sharing IV drug needles with an infected person. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]People receiving clotting factor concentrates may also be at a higher risk. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Transmission of hepatitis D from mother to child during birth is rare. [/SIZE][/FONT][/LIST][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]What are the signs or symptoms of hepatitis D?[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Many persons with both hepatitis B and hepatitis D may not develop symptoms. When present, though, symptoms are similar to those of hepatitis B: [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Malaise (feeling of ill-health) [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Fatigue (feeling tired all the time) [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Anorexia (loss of appetite) [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Nausea (feeling like vomiting)[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Abdominal discomfort (stomach pain)[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Dark-colored urine [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Rash or arthritis[/SIZE][/FONT][/LIST][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]People with both hepatitis B and hepatitis D are more likely to have sudden, severe symptoms. Those who are infected with both viruses are more likely to develop serious complications associated with liver disease. People infected with both viruses may also become chronically infected and may be contagious from time to time or for the rest of their lives. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]How can I find out if I have hepatitis D? [/B]Your health care provider can test for hepatitis D with a blood test.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]What can I do to reduce my risk of getting hepatitis D?[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Get vaccinated against hepatitis B. The hepatitis B vaccine also protects against hepatitis D since you must have hepatitis B in order to get D.[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]If you choose to inject drugs and cannot stop, avoid sharing your works--needles, syringes, cotton, water, spoons, pots (cookers) -- or any other drug “paraphernalia” (i.e. equipment). If you choose to share your works, clean them with water and bleach to reduce your risk of getting hepatitis D, filling syringes for at least 30 seconds. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Use latex condoms every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex. Even though hepatitis D is not commonly transmitted through sex, hepatitis B is, and having hepatitis B makes it possible to get D.[/SIZE][/FONT][/LIST][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]What is the treatment for hepatitis D?[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Most people with acute viral hepatitis experience what’s called “self-limited illness” (one that runs a defined, limited timeframe) and go on to recover completely. There is no accepted therapy and there are no restrictions on diet or activity. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]People with chronic (long lasting) hepatitis B and D can be treated with a drug called interferon.[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]In most cases, people who are severely ill should consider hospitalization for supportive care. [/SIZE][/FONT][/LIST][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Why worry about hepatitis D?[/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Hepatitis D can cause a more severe disease than hepatitis B infection alone. The diseases together can result in death. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]People with chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis D have a greater chance of developing chronic liver disease and cirrhosis (scarring of the liver). [/SIZE][/FONT][/LIST][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Do I need to talk to my partner about hepatitis D?[/B] Yes. Remember:[/SIZE][/FONT][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Hepatitis D is very rarely sexually transmitted, but using latex condoms every time for vaginal, oral and anal sex greatly reduces the risk of passing or getting another STD, like hepatitis B. [/SIZE][/FONT][/LIST][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Should I talk to my health care provider about hepatitis D?[/B] You should talk to your health care provider about hepatitis D if: [/SIZE][/FONT][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]You use injection drugs and share your needles or works. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]You have received clotting factor concentrates. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]You have hepatitis B. [/SIZE][/FONT][/LIST][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][I]Remember: Getting vaccinated against hepatitis B helps prevent hepatitis D as well. [/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]

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