Hepatitis delta in patients with resolved hepatitis B virus infection
Autor:
Aguilera, Antonio
Rodríguez-Calviño, Javier
Mendoza, Carmen de
Soriano, Vicente (1)
Fecha:
09/2018Palabra clave:
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Articulo Revista IndexadaResumen:
Background The hepatitis delta virus (HDV) causes the most aggressive form of chronic viral hepatitis. As HDV replication requires hepatitis B virus (HBV), HDV screening is limited to HBsAg+ carriers. To date, individuals with HDV-antibodies and markers of resolved hepatitis B are considered cured. However, a subset shows elevated liver enzymes and hepatic fibrosis. Could they represent HBsAg-seronegative occult HDV infections?
Methods We tested for HDV-antibodies 406 individuals with markers of past HBV exposure.
Results Overall, 20 (4.9%) were reactive for HDV-antibodies. All were negative for serum HDV-RNA, including four with elevated liver enzymes.
Conclusion These results support the current policy of screening for hepatitis delta only in HBsAg+ individuals.
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