User:Argyle cluster/Hepatitis D

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Transmission[edit]
The routes of transmission of hepatitis D are similar to those for hepatitis B. Infection is largely restricted to persons at high risk of hepatitis B infection, particularly injecting drug users and persons receiving clotting factor concentrates.

Note: Transmission section is very short. This can be expanded on.

For example, "Hepatitis D is transmitted in a similar way as Hepatitis B; in that, an infection occurs through physical contact with either an infected person intimately or an infected person's internal fluids. It can also be transmitted through sharing needles and other drug-preparation equipment. Infections are not limited to needle sharing though because infection can also occur by sharing everyday items like razorblades and toothbrushes."

Jillian:

People at Risk
As previously stated, patients previously diagnosed with Hepatitis B are at risk for Hepatitis D infection. Hepatitis D infection risk increases if a person uses injecting drugs, is a hemophiliac, if they are a Hemodialysis patient, and through sexual contact with other infected persons.

Information that will go under prevention:

Latex condoms, while their efficiency of preventing HBV is unknown, may also help in lowering the transmission rate. Women who are pregnant or are trying to become pregnant can go get blood tested for HBV to know in advance whether or not the infant should be given HBIG (hepatitis B immune globulin) and a vaccine after birth.

Patients who have hepatitis B have the option to avoid tattoos or piercing as needles are a route for transmission. This coincides with patients that use injection drugs as well. Either entering a help program or avoiding sharing needles or tools with other might be beneficial in lowering transmission risk.

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