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Hepatitis D

Hepatitis D is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis delta virus (HDV) and relies on the hepatitis B Virus (HBV) to replicate.

Learn about the causes, treatments and prevention of hepatitis D. 


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Protect Yourself

  • For people without the hepatitis B infection, getting the hepatitis B vaccination will protect against the hepatitis D virus

  • People with hepatitis B should try to eliminate their risk of exposure to infected blood or blood products

Last Updated: June 22, 2011