The hepatitis delta virus (HDV) only coexists in patients chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV). Listen to experts discuss steps to take for monitoring and treating both forms of viral hepatitis.
Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) only exists in patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) coinfection. In part 1 of this 2-part podcast series, hear Heiner Wedemeyer, MD, and Cihan Yurdaydin, MD, discuss their thoughts on serologic testing for both HDV and HBV and steps to take in monitoring, treating, and reassessing HBV in patients coinfected with HDV.
Presenters:
Heiner Wedemeyer, MD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endocrinology
Hannover Medical School
Hannover, Germany
Cihan Yurdaydin, MD
Professor and Chief, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Koç University Medical School
Istanbul, Turkey
Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/365VUlG