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 is needed for Advanced disease in Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection?
hepatology/transplant.
What should be monitored during treatment of Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection?
ALT, HDV RNA + cirrhosis/HCC risk.

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