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Delta virus infection in Jerusalem.

L Schuger1, F Bonino, I K Mushahwar

  • 1Department of Pathology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.

Israel Journal of Medical Sciences
|March 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection is common in Israeli patients with chronic hepatitis B, leading to increased liver disease severity and mortality. Early detection and understanding its prevalence are crucial for patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Virology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects numerous patients, increasing liver disease risk.
  • Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) is a unique RNA virus that requires HBV for replication, potentially worsening liver disease.
  • Understanding HDV prevalence in HBV-infected populations is vital for disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and clinical impact of HDV infection in a cohort of Israeli patients with chronic hepatitis B, active hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
  • To evaluate diagnostic methods for HDV detection in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 76 hospitalized patients with chronic active hepatitis and cirrhosis, positive for hepatitis B surface antigen.
  • Serum and liver tissue samples were tested for HDV infection using radioimmunoassay and immunofluorescence.
  • Hepatitis B core antibody IgM (anti-HBc IgM) assay was used to confirm HDV superinfection.

Main Results:

  • HDV infection was detected in 20% of patients with available serum and liver tissue, and 27% of patients with available serum.
  • Immunofluorescence showed a low yield for HDV detection compared to serological tests.
  • HDV-positive patients were younger at presentation and exhibited higher mortality rates.
  • A significant proportion of HDV-positive patients were immigrants from specific regions.

Conclusions:

  • HDV infection is prevalent in Israeli patients with chronic HBV infection and advanced liver disease.
  • HDV superinfection is associated with increased disease severity, younger age at presentation, and higher mortality.
  • These findings highlight the importance of considering HDV screening in endemic and immigrant populations with chronic hepatitis B.

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