Welcome to Hepatitis Delta Connect!
A dedicated program of the Hepatitis B Foundation to increase awareness about hepatitis delta - a serious virus that coinfects hepatitis B patients - and to promote screening and testing, and provide information and support for those affected.
New Blog Post! Interview with Dr. Carla Coffin!
For this month’s Hepatitis B Foundation blog post, we spoke with Dr. Carla Coffin, a hepatologist at the University of Calgary and president of the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver. Dr. Coffin shares her insights on the prevalence, screening challenges, and treatment options for hepatitis delta in Canada, as well as the critical role of universal screening and increased awareness among healthcare providers. Dive into her expertise on addressing underdiagnosis and the importance of advocacy in shaping policies to support those affected by hepatitis delta.
Read here!
Upcoming Webinar! Hepatitis Delta Virus in Uzbekistan: A Deep Dive
It is known that there is a widespread lack of hepatitis delta testing globally. However, the epidemiology of the virus has been better documented in some areas of the world, including Eastern Europe and Central Asia. For this webinar, please join us to hear from Dr. Malika Khodjaeva,PhD, MPH, a researcher at the Research Institute of Virology in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, who will share about the prevalence of HDV in Uzbekistan, as well as access to testing and treatment for those living with the virus and the future outlook for the disease. We hope you can join us!
Register here!
Check Out A New Position Statement on Standardized Surveillance for Hepatitis D Virus Infections
This position statement proposes a standardized surveillance case definition for hepatitis D virus (HDV) infections, commonly known as hepatitis D. Establishing a standardized definition is important because HDV is currently a reportable disease in only 31 jurisdictions of the United States (meaning that, once an individual tests positive for hepatitis delta, this must be reported to the CDC, which would help greatly with surveillance of the disease). The case ascertainment process will rely on clinical and laboratory reports, with case classifications divided into confirmed and probable. This framework aims to improve the accuracy and comparability of HDV surveillance efforts.
Read here.
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New Clinical Practice Guidelines from the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
EASL has recently published hepatitis delta clinical guidelines with recommendations for testing and surveillance. Read the new guidelines here!
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