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How do you prevent hepatitis d?

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  • by MedExpert on November 3rd, 2007

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    The vaccine against hepatitis B also prevents delta hepatitis, since it cannot occur unless HBV infection is present. Hopefully, a vaccine can be developed that will keep delta infection from developing in chronic HBV carriers. However, if a person already has HBV infection, any exposure to blood should be strictly avoided. A high level of sexual activity with multiple partners is also a risk factor for delta hepatitis.

    Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";

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