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A liver infection caused by the hepatitis D virus, which is transmitted through bodily fluids such as blood or semen.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Liver diseases • Viral infections

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Fatigue
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Severe abdominal pain
Jaundice

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