This is a liver disease which occurs due to hepatitis D virus . This virus can only cause illness in the presence of hepatitis B virus infection . Liver is an important part of our body which not only provides us with energy but also helps in the excretion of toxic wastes from the body . therefore liver disease may be life threatening .
CAUSES
Affected persons blood being transfused to a healthy individual .
Unsafe sexual relationships as it can be transmitted through sexual contact .
Use of shared syringes in IV drug abusers .
Infected needle prick to the hospital staff .
From mother to baby during delivery .
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
Jaundice
Weakness
Abdominal pain
Anorexia
Nausea
Vomiting
Body aches and pains
Dark urine
PREVENTION
Try to prevent hepatitis B infection as it may result in hepatitis D infection .
If some body is infected with hepatitis , B he/she should receive immediate treatment as it would decrease the risk of getting infected with hepatitis D virus .
Safe sex and restricting the number of sexual partners .
Don’t use shared syringes .
Ear and nose piercing should only be done with clean instruments .
