PRESENTED BY:

MADHAVI,NOOMA,PRABHA, PRATIBHA,PRATIKSHYA

 An

acute or chronic infection of liver caused by a small circular enveloped RNA virus. Occurs either simultaneously with Hepatitis B or as a super infection in a Hepatitis B carrier. Usually more severe than other forms of hepatitis. Also classified as HEPATITIS DELTA VIRUS(HDV)

1.

Acute (recently acquired)

2.

Chronic (life long)

 Only

one cause, an infection with HEPATITIS DELTA VIRUS(also known as DELTA HEPATITIS AGENT).

 Hepatitis Injection Sexual

B drug users

contact with Hepatitis D patients

Contact

with infected blood

 Depends

on the number of virus particles a person is exposed to. 30 days to 180 days.

Usually Those

having prior infection to Hepatitis B , incubation period is shorter-usually between 2-10 weeks.

Same as Hepatitis B

 Flu

like symptoms Fever Fatigue Nausea, vomiting Loss of appetite Joint pain and tenderness Enlarged liver- causes abdominal pain and discomfort Jaundice Dark urine Light colored stool

 History

taking Physical examination Anti delta agent antibody : indicates past or present infection Liver biopsy Liver enzymes : LFT test Serum studies : HDAg

 No

specific treatment. For acute infection supportive care (fluid , rest , etc) For chronic, Alpha Interferon for upto 12 months. Pegylated Alpha Interferon For people with severe liver disease caused by Hepatitis D , liver transplantation may be effective.

 Hepatitis

B vaccination 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 needle stick injury Avoid sharing grooming utensils

 Jaundice Liver

disease
jaundice

Hepatocellular

 BLACK

JOYCE M.,MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING,8TH EDITION,2010,ELSEVIER.