Prevention of Hepatitis D

Prevention of Hepatitis D:

Methods of prevention of Hepatitis D mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Hepatitis D.

• Hepatitis B vaccination - HepB prevention protects against HepD.
• Avoid exposure to Hepatitis D
• Avoid exposure to Hepatitis B
• Avoid Hepatitis B risk factors
  • Avoid unprotected sex
  • Avoid sharing drug needles
  • Avoid unsanitary tattoo methods
  • Avoid unsanitary body piercing methods
  • Avoid needlestick injury
  • Avoid sharing grooming utensils

Clinical Trials for Hepatitis D

Some of the clinical trials for Hepatitis D include:

• Lamivudine for Chronic Hepatitis B - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Lamivudine
• Pegylated Interferon to Treat Chronic Hepatitis D - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Peginterferon Alpha-2a
• Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2b Plus Ribavirin in Chronic Hepatitis B and Delta - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - pegylated IFN alfa-2b plus ribavirin
• more clinical trials...»

Treatments for Hepatitis D

Treatments to consider for Hepatitis D may include:

• Alpha interferon
• more treatments...»

Prevention of Hepatitis D:

Immunization against hepatitis B for those not already infected; also, avoiding exposure to infected blood, contaminated needles, and an infected person's personal items (toothbrush, razor, nail clippers). (Source: excerpt from Viral Hepatitis A to E and Beyond: NIDDK)

Hepatitis D Treatment: Book Excerpts

• Treatment - Hepatomegaly
• Treatment - Jaundice
• Treatment - Hepatomegaly
• Treatment - Jaundice in Infants – Direct
• Treatment - Jaundice in Infants – Indirect
• Patient counseling - Jaundice [Icterus]
• Patient counseling - Hepatomegaly
• Patient counseling - Jaundice
• Nursing considerations - Hepatomegaly
• Nursing considerations - Jaundice [Icterus]

Prevention Claims: Hepatitis D

Information on prevention of Hepatitis D comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Hepatitis D prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.

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