Infection · UKMLA & AKT
Hepatitis D
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise hepatitis d — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- HDV is a defective single-stranded RNA virus (virusoid) - cannot complete its lifecycle without HBsAg from HBV
- HDV infection is impossible without concurrent HBV infection - HBV vaccination prevents both
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