Hepatitis D primary prevention: Difference between revisions

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-{{Hepatitis D}}
-{{CMG}}
-==Prevention==
-* Prompt recognition and treatment of hepatitis B infection can help prevent hepatitis D.
-* Avoid intravenous drug abuse. If you use IV drugs, avoid sharing needles.
-* A vaccine is available to prevent hepatitis B. It should be considered by people who are at high risk for hepatitis B infection.
-=== Primary Prevention ===
-* Hepatitis B vaccination
-* HBV-HDV coinfection
-:* pre or post-exposure prophylaxis (hepatitis B immune globulin or vaccine) to prevent HBV infection
-* HBV-HDV superinfection
-:* education to reduce risk behaviors among persons with chronic HBV infection [http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/d/fact.htm]
-==References==
-{{reflist|2}}
-[[Category:Hepatitis|D]]
-[[Category:Viruses]]
-{{WH}}
-{{WS}}

Latest revision as of 15:44, 16 October 2012