What can help prevent Hepatitis B and D?

When hepatitis virus has no vaccine to prevent the disease?

Hepatitis C and hepatitis E have no vaccine to prevent the disease. Although there is no vaccine to prevent hepatitis D, you can only get this type if you're also infected with type B. Therefore, hepatitis B vaccine indirectly prevents hepatitis D.

Is there a vaccine for Hepatitis?

Yes, but only for two types of viral hepatitis, hepatitis A and hepatitis B. There are no vaccines yet to prevent hepatitis C, D, or E. See the related question below for more information.

Which type of hepatitis can only exist with a hepatitis b co-infection?

Hepatitis D, also known as delta hepatitis, can only exist as a co-infection with hepatitis B. It requires the presence of the hepatitis B virus to replicate and cause infection. Individuals can become infected with hepatitis D simultaneously with hepatitis B or can acquire it later, but it is dependent on hepatitis B for its existence.

What is hepatitis D?

Hepatitis D (or delta, the Greek letter "D"), is a form of liver inflammation that occurs only in patients who also are infected by the hepatitis B virus.

Which of these infections can be carried in body fluids a measles and chickenpox b hepatitis B and Aids c pneumonia and aids d hepatitis b and influenza?

Hepatitis B and HIV (Aids).

Which hepatitis virus requires co-infection with another hepatitis virus?

Hepatitis D requires co-infection with the B type.

Does hepatitis d have the Australia antigen?

Yes, Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is dependent on the presence of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) for its replication. The Australia antigen, also known as Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), is present in individuals infected with HBV. Since HDV requires HBV to be present, individuals with Hepatitis D will also typically test positive for the Australia antigen.

How long can a person live with hepatitis d and lupus?

hepatitis d life is according hepatitis b it viral infection,and lupus is autoimmune skin disease 55 to 60 year pass away

Delta agent (Hepatitis D)?

DefinitionDelta agent is a type of virus called hepatitis D that causes symptoms only in people who have a hepatitis B infection.Alternative NamesHepatitis D virusCauses, incidence, and risk factorsHepatitis D virus (HDV) is only found in people who carry the hepatitis B virus. HDV may make a hepatitis B infection or existing hepatitis B liver disease worse. It can cause symptoms in people with hepatitis B virus who never had symptoms.Hepatitis D infects about 15 million people worldwide. It occurs in 5% of people with hepatitis B.Risk factors include:Abusing intravenous (IV) drugsBeing infected while pregnant (the mother can pass the virus to the baby)Carrying the hepatitis B virusHaving had a hepatitis B infection in the pastMen having intercourse with other menReceiving many blood transfusionsSymptomsHepatitis D may make the symptoms of hepatitis B more severe.Symptoms may include:Abdominal painDark-colored urineFatigueJaundiceJoint painLoss of appetiteNauseaVomitingSigns and testsAnti-delta agent antibodyLiver biopsyLiver enzymesTreatmentMany of the medicines used to treat hepatitis B are not helpful for treating hepatitis D. See hepatitis B.Persons with long-term HDV infection may receive a medicine called alpha interferon for up to 12 months. A liver transplant for end-stage chronic hepatitis B may be effective.Expectations (prognosis)Persons with an acute HDV infection usually get better over 2 to 3 weeks. Liver enzyme levels return to normal within 16 weeks.About 10% of those who are infected may develop long-term (chronic) liver inflammation (hepatitis).ComplicationsChronic active hepatitisFulminant hepatitisCalling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of hepatitis B.PreventionPrompt recognition and treatment of hepatitis B infection can help prevent hepatitis D.Avoid intravenous drug abuse. If you use IV drugs, avoid sharing needles.A vaccine is available to prevent hepatitis B. It should be considered by people who are at high risk for hepatitis B infection.ReferencesDienstag JL. Chronic viral hepatitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone;2005:chap 112.

What is hepatitis's vaccine name?

For Hepatitis A, it is usually just called "The Hepatitis A vaccine" but is marketed under the brand names Havrix and Vaqta. Hepatitis B is marketed under the brand name Comvax. There isn't a vaccine for Hepatitis C.

What is the name of the organism that causes hepatitis b?

Hepatitis B is a viral infection. It is a virus. Only one virus causes Hepatitis B. It infects the liver. A vaccine exists to prevent it. It is blood borne. If you are in the same room with someone who has it, you will not catch it. Do not share needles, razors, or anything that could move their body fluids to you. Hepatitis B can be treated. Other liver infections exist. Hepatitis A generally results when an infected person prepares your food. Hepatitis C is blood borne. Anything one person does that gets body fluids from one person into another spreads the virus. Hepatitis D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M also exist. Those liver infections are caused by different pathogens. (I do not have the first idea about any of those diseases. Someone came back from Atlanta and passed on that information.)

Is hepatitis curable or preventable?

Hepatitis refers to a condition in which the liver is inflamed, it can be causes by a number of different factors, including viruses. There are several hepatitis viruses, each one is distinct. Hepatitis A is vaccine preventable; it is a short-term (acute) infection and there is no cure. Hepatitis B is also vaccine preventable; it can be a short-term (acute) infection, but in cases where the immune system fails to fight off the initial infection it can become a long-term (chronic) infection. Chronic hepatitis B is not curable, but there are treatments available that can help manage viral progression and damage. Hepatitis C is NOT vaccine preventable; in some cases the immune system will fight off the initial infection, but most adults who are exposed to the hepatitis C virus will develop the chronic infection. While there is no vaccine for hepatitis C, there are medications that can get rid of the virus. Hepatitis D only occurs in combination with hepatitis B, therefore the vaccine for hepatitis B is also effective against hepatitis D.