The hepatitis D virus (HDV) causes the most severe form of chronic hepatitis, often progressing to cirrhosis within 5-10 years. There is no curative treatment and the mechanisms underlying the accelerated liver disease progression are unknown.
The hepatitis D virus (HDV) causes the most severe form of chronic hepatitis, often progressing to cirrhosis within 5-10 years. There is no curative treatment and the mechanisms underlying the accelerated liver disease progression are unknown.