One of the most frequently asked questions regarding the hepatitis D virus is whether it can exist in the body on its own. It is important to know that hepatitis D cannot live alone in the body and must act in symbiosis with the hepatitis B virus to continue its life cycle.
Hepatitis D cannot live alone in the body
אם If you have the hepatitis B virus, you must inform your attending physician about this and necessarily screen for the hepatitis D virus in your blood. This is because in 30% of cases, patients with hepatitis B may also have the hepatitis D virus. Since this virus cannot live in the body on its own, it continues its life cycle strictly in symbiosis with the hepatitis B virus.
Liver protection and treatment
Hepatitis D is a very severe and dangerous infection, but treatment for it currently exists. If the hepatitis D virus is present together with the B virus, it accelerates the progression of liver cirrhosis. In this case, it is necessary to consult an attending physician.
Timely detection of the virus will practically ensure the protection of your liver. If we detect the virus in a timely manner and treat it correctly and in the right direction, you will certainly protect your liver from transplantation.