high risk
Hepatitis D virus
Hep D (delta)
When to seek urgent care: Seek urgent medical care for severe symptoms
Key facts
Family
Kolmioviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
High
Incubation
weeks to months
Vaccine
Limited
Est. cases tracked
13,967
Symptoms
Often asymptomaticFatigueJaundice (late)
Transmission
BloodBody fluids
Prevention
Avoid sharing needlesBlood screeningSafe sex
Treatment
Supportive care; symptom management
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