A large majority of patients with coinfection of HBV and HDV recover from an episode of acute hepatitis. However, about two-thirds of patients chronically infected by HDV go on to develop cirrhosis of the liver.
Not specifically, but the HBV vaccine will protect against HDV.
When HBV and HDV infections develop at the same time, a condition called coinfection, recovery is the rule.
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.
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
In the United States, nearly 25% of patients with liver cancer show evidence of HBV infection.
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
Paramasari Dirgahayu has written: 'Molecular epidemiology database of HIV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HTLV-1/2, and TTV in Central of Java, Indonesia'
Prognosis is generally good for patients with pernicious anemia
The prognosis for reversing vitamin toxicity is excellent for most patients
The prognosis for a patient with a movement disorder depends on the specific disorder
The prognosis for Refsum disease is highly variable. Without treatment, the prognosis is poor. In patients who are treated appropriately, many neurological symptoms and ichthyosis (scaly, dry skin) generally disappear.
Kuru is always fatal.