Delta agent (hepatitis D)

Alternative names:

hepatitis D

Treatment:

• same as for hepatitis B

Expectations (prognosis):

The acute illness usually subsides over 2 to 3 weeks, and the liver returns to baseline within 16 weeks. 10% of people infected may develop chronic hepatitis.

Complications:

• chronic hepatitis
• fulminant hepatitis

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of hepatitis B occur.