Delta Agent Hepatitis D
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Hepatitis D, also called delta agent infection, is an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus that can only multiply in people who already have the hepatitis B virus. That is why it is considered a coinfection or superinfection dependent on that other virus.
How it relates to hepatitis B: because it needs the presence of the B virus to reproduce, it usually worsens the liver damage the latter already causes and can speed up the deterioration of the liver.
Possible manifestations: it may involve fatigue, loss of appetite, discomfort in the upper right part of the abdomen, and, at times, yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Who to assess it with? The gastroenterologist is the right professional to study liver function and follow up on viral hepatitis. If you have a history of hepatitis B or exposure factors, it is advisable for a specialist to review your situation in a personalized way.
Data on 30 doctors who treat delta agent hepatitis d
Which specialist treats delta agent hepatitis d?
Hepatitis D (delta agent) should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in liver disease, who confirms the diagnosis and monitors liver function. See this specialist if you have fatigue, yellowing of the skin, or abdominal pain.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in delta agent hepatitis d
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is delta agent hepatitis d?
Hepatitis D, also called delta agent infection, is an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus that can only multiply in people who already have the hepatitis B virus. That is why it is considered a coinfection or superinfection dependent on that other virus.
Which doctor treats delta agent hepatitis d?
Hepatitis D (delta agent) should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in liver disease, who confirms the diagnosis and monitors liver function. See this specialist if you have fatigue, yellowing of the skin, or abdominal pain.