{"id":4357,"date":"2021-10-20T11:51:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T11:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/?p=4357"},"modified":"2021-10-20T12:56:32","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T12:56:32","slug":"what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Hepatitis D? Is there any vaccine for hepatitis D?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hepatitis D is caused by a Single-stranded RNA virus called the Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) which is also known as delta virus. This is the only virus that never had direct contact with a healthy patient but it infects the patient which already infected with the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis D is also a liver infectious disease that causes the liver to be inflamed. <\/p>\n<p>This inflammation can lead to severe liver dysfunction which causes other problems such as cirrhosis. Same as hepatitis B it can also affect the spleen and pancreas when left untreated. Although Hepatitis is rare in many countries yet it has an impact on people across the globe.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Structure.png\" alt=\"Stucture of liver in hepatitis D\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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title=\"Structural representation of infected liver from Hepatitis D:\">Structural representation of infected liver from Hepatitis D:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d\/#Hepatitis_D_transmission\" title=\"Hepatitis D transmission:\">Hepatitis D transmission:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d\/#Symptoms_of_Hepatitis_D\" title=\"Symptoms of Hepatitis D:\">Symptoms of Hepatitis D:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d\/#Laboratory_diagnosis\" title=\"Laboratory diagnosis:\">Laboratory diagnosis:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d\/#Hepatitis_D_treatment\" title=\"Hepatitis D treatment:\">Hepatitis D treatment:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d\/#Hepatitis_D_prevention\" title=\"Hepatitis D prevention:\">Hepatitis D prevention:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d\/#What_is_hepatitis_D\" title=\"What is hepatitis D?\">What is hepatitis D?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d\/#How_do_you_get_hepatitis_D\" title=\"How do you get hepatitis D?\">How do you get hepatitis D?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d\/#What_is_the_difference_between_hepatitis_B_and_hepatitis_D\" title=\"What is the difference between hepatitis B and hepatitis D?\">What is the difference between hepatitis B and hepatitis D?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-d-is-there-any-vaccine-for-hepatitis-d\/#Conclusion_and_Doctors_Recommendation\" title=\"Conclusion and Doctors Recommendation:\">Conclusion and Doctors Recommendation:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structural_representation_of_infected_liver_from_Hepatitis_D\"><\/span><strong>Structural representation of infected liver from Hepatitis D:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every hepatitis virus has a unique structure to cause an infectious disease in humans. As HDV needs Hepatitis B virus to complete its replication so they both have some same structures. Hepatitis D virus has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Envelop Spherical structure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genome: Single-stranded, negative-polarity, circular RNA.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baltimore class: V<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No polymerase in the virion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDV has one serotype (because HBV has only one serotype).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No protein for replication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hepatitis_D_transmission\"><\/span><strong>Hepatitis D transmission:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we all know that hepatitis D is caused by HDV. HDV is spread directly with blood and other body fluids. Other body fluids include vaginal fluid, semen, blood serum, urine and, CSF. Hepatitis D spread from mother to offspring is quite low but it can spread during birth. <\/p>\n<p>As I told you earlier for hepatitis D infection, <a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis-b\/\"><strong>hepatitis B<\/strong><\/a> is necessary so it can also be spread indirectly through contaminated syringes, needles, and blades, etc. One must avoid the unscreened transfusion if he or she wants to be safe from any hepatitis Specially hepatitis D. It is estimated that 5 percent of people go onto Hepatitis D from Hepatitis B.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Hepatitis_D\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms of Hepatitis D:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hepatitis D has the same symptoms as Hepatitis B. the only difference is hepatitis D shows more chronic symptoms than hepatitis B just because hepatitis D is always transmitted when already the body immunity is weak due to Hepatitis B infection. <\/p>\n<p>This then cause\u2019s superinfection as two of the different virus has covered up your liver. Symptoms don\u2019t have to come if both of the viruses have caused an infection. The symptoms are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue and persistent fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal cramps and pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent dark urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaundice\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Symptoms-of-Hepatitis-D-e1634729685622.png\" alt=\"Pale Yellow eyes symptoms\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Symptoms-of-Hepatitis-D..png\" alt=\" vomiting is also one of the symptoms\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With this when left untreated it leads to liver cancer (liver cirrhosis). This is a serious complication that leads to serious discomfort.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laboratory_diagnosis\"><\/span><strong>Laboratory diagnosis:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At first, if you feel these symptoms you must visit a doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor will do a blood test to detect anti-hepatitis D antibodies in your blood to get an accurate diagnosis. Antibodies indicate that you have been exposed to the virus. High levels of anti-HDV immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) are used to diagnose HDV infection, which is confirmed by the presence of HDV RNA in the blood.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Laboratory-diagnosis.png\" alt=\"Laboratory diagnosis\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, HDV diagnostics are not commonly available, and HDV RNA assays, which are used to assess antiviral medication response, lack uniformity. Other than this when hepatitis D leads to a chronic state then doctors recommend LFT and liver biopsy as well to check the liver Dysfunction and cirrhosis respectively.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hepatitis_D_treatment\"><\/span><strong>Hepatitis D treatment:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Likewise Hepatitis B, Hepatitis D also needs to be prevented not treated. It is very important to save yourself from hepatitis D while already infected with hepatitis B because it seriously leads to severe discomfort. For treatment of an infected person, alpha-interferon is given to treat hepatitis D. <\/p>\n<p>This interferon should be given to the patient for at least 8 months to 10 months and checking the viral load from time to time for response. Immuno-compromised patients are not given the tablets without the doctor\u2019s advice. Some patient also needs the medication for the symptoms he is facing such as vomiting, nausea, and fever.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hepatitis_D_prevention\"><\/span><strong>Hepatitis D prevention:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no such therapy for Hepatitis D on its own. Other than this the vaccine for hepatitis B is used to prevent hepatitis D. A Child should receive a proper dose of the hepatitis B vaccine so that he or she might not get both the virus in the future. Before this when a person is already infected with hepatitis can\u2019t be saved from hepatitis D because no vaccine act against it then. <\/p>\n<p>Other than this a person needs to follow some general protocols that are given by the WHO for prevention. These protocols are common as all of the types of hepatitis Viruses could be saved to have contact with any healthy person. Some of the basic preventions are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not share needles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not share shaving blades and Combs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use someone\u2019s things like toothbrushes, razors, towels, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use proper screening of blood and do not touch blood directly with hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use gloves and masks if you are medical health professionals. Avoid direct contact with syringes and needles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat healthy fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water. Avoid raw or uncooked food.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hepatitis-D-prevention.png\" alt=\"Avoid using already used needles\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hepatitis-D-prevention..png\" alt=\"Avoid using already used razors\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_hepatitis_D\"><\/span>What is hepatitis D?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hepatitis D is a liver infectious disease caused by a Single-stranded RNA virus called the Hepatitis D virus (HDV) which is also known as\u00a0<b>delta virus<\/b>. This is the only virus that never had direct contact with a healthy patient but it infects the patient which already infected with the hepatitis B virus.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_hepatitis_D\"><\/span>How do you get hepatitis D?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We can get hepatitis D by direct and indirect contact with the body fluids of an infectious person. Body fluid includes Blood, vaginal fluid, semen urine, etc. Unscreened transfusion, sexual intercourse, and infected needles spread the virus into a healthy person.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_hepatitis_B_and_hepatitis_D\"><\/span>What is the difference between hepatitis B and hepatitis D?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is a lot of difference between Hepatitis B and hepatitis D. the structure of the virus, the mode of transmission, and also the treatment ways are difficult for both hepatitis B and hepatitis D. Although HDV always needs HBV for its spread doesn\u2019t mean they are same.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_and_Doctors_Recommendation\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion and Doctors Recommendation:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A doctor always advises having a simple and healthy lifestyle in which you have to eat healthy drink healthy and do healthy exercise so that you can yourself from not only hepatitis but every other disease. for hepatitis, there are a lot of Health departments working all over the world so that people could be saved from this infectious disease. <\/p>\n<p>As we know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hepatitis\/hbv\/bfaq.htm#bFAQ31\">CDC recommends<\/a>\u00a0that to save yourself from hepatitis you must have been vaccinated after 24 hours of birth. Same\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hepatitis-d\">as WHO gives<\/a>\u00a0us a new theme that \u201c<b>hepatitis can\u2019t wait<\/b>\u201d to acknowledge the urgency of hepatitis elimination to achieve the 2030 elimination targets. <\/p>\n<p>Also WHO have changed their approach towards the eradication of hepatitis D and all other viral <a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-hepatitis\/\">hepatitis<\/a> by raising awareness, preventing transmission mode, and also increasing the health care capacity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hepatitis D is caused by a Single-stranded RNA virus called the Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) which is also known as delta virus. This is the only virus that never had direct contact with a healthy patient but it infects the &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"What is Hepatitis D? 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