Comparison of Clinical Features of HBV and HDV Coinfection with HBV Monoinfection: A Study from the Developing World
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Hepatitis B infection remains a significant global health concern, with hepatitis D co-infection observed in approximately 5% of the patients. Treatment options for hepatitis D are currently limited, with most therapies awaiting approval by the FDA. However, there is a lack of comprehensive data on the prevalence and clinical presentation of patients with hepatitis B and D coinfection, particularly in Pakistan. In this study, we aimed to compare demographic characteristics, clinical presentations, laboratory, and endoscopic parameters along with the different treatment options between patients with hepatitis B monoinfection and those with hepatitis B and D coinfection. How to cite this article: Comparison of Clinical Features of HBV and HDV Coinfection with HBV Mono-Infection: A Study from the Developing World. Euroasian J Hepato-Gastroenterol 2024;14(2):151-155.
Institution: Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
Language: English
Topic: Hepatitis B Virus Studies
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405919730