Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection
- Requires concurrent hepatitis B infection
- Suppress HBV when standard HBV indications are present
- Pegylated interferon has historically been the main therapy
- Newer HDV-directed agents depend on current availability
- Advanced disease needs hepatology/transplant evaluation
- Monitor ALT, HDV RNA + cirrhosis/HCC risk
Use at a glance
- Requires concurrent hepatitis B infection
Escalation / refractory disease
- Pegylated interferon has historically been the main therapy
- Advanced disease needs hepatology/transplant evaluation
Choosing treatment
- Suppress HBV when standard HBV indications are present
- Newer HDV-directed agents depend on current availability
Monitoring / follow-up
- Monitor ALT, HDV RNA + cirrhosis/HCC risk
Self-check
- What evaluation is needed for advanced HDV infection?
Hepatology/transplant evaluation.
- What is monitored in HDV?
ALT, HDV RNA + cirrhosis/HCC risk.
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