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What is the definition of Hepatitis D?
Hepatitis D, also known as “Delta Hepatitis,” is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV) that causes liver inflammation and damage. Hepatitis D can only occur in individuals who are already infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis D can be acute (short-term) or become a chronic (long-term) infection. Co-infection with both the hepatitis B virus and the hepatitis D virus (superinfection) is the most severe form of chronic hepatitis and can rapidly lead to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer; HCC) or death. Hepatitis D is transmitted by blood or body fluids through sexual contact, the shared use of contaminated needles, or infected blood transfusions.
What are the symptoms of Hepatitis D?
Symptoms of an acute hepatitis D infection may include weakness, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea and vomiting, right upper abdominal pain over the liver, dark urine, pale stool, and jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin). Individuals with a chronic hepatitis D infection may have little or no symptoms for years until developing cirrhosis (scarring liver disease) when they may experience weakness, fatigue, weight loss, abdominal swelling, ankle swelling (edema), itching, and jaundice. Chronic hepatitis D infection may cause severe complications, such hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) and death.
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What are the current treatments for Hepatitis D?
There is currently no treatment for acute hepatitis D infection. Chronic hepatitis D infection may be treated with pegylated interferon alpha for at least 48 weeks or antiviral drugs, such as entecavir. Hepatitis D infection can be prevented with the hepatitis B vaccine.
Who are the top Hepatitis D Local Doctors?
Heiner H. Wedemeyer
Elite in Hepatitis D
Heiner H. Wedemeyer
Hepatology
Elite in Hepatitis D
Heiner H. Wedemeyer
Hepatology
Carl Neuberg Str, 
Hannover, NI, DE 

Heiner Wedemeyer is a Hepatologist in Hannover, Germany. Mr. Wedemeyer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis D. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis D, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Cihan Yurdaydin
Elite in Hepatitis D
Cihan Yurdaydin
Elite in Hepatitis D
Cihan Yurdaydin
Istanbul, TR 

Cihan Yurdaydin practices in Istanbul, Turkey. Mr. Yurdaydin is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis D. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis D, Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Hepatitis D
Dr. Robert G. Gish
Transplant Surgery
Elite in Hepatitis D
Dr. Robert G. Gish
Transplant Surgery
500 Doyle Park Drive, Suite 205, 
Santa Rosa, CA 
707-303-8350
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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I try to communicate with my patients.  I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language.  Questions are answered.  I want no patient to leave the office thinking that they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Gish is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis D. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis B, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

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What are the latest Hepatitis D Clinical Trials?
Constitution of a Biological Collection to Establish Preclinical Translational Models for the Study of Tumors and Chronic Liver Diseases.
Constitution of a Biological Collection to Establish Preclinical Translational Models for the Study of Tumors and Chronic Liver Diseases.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test, Procedure

Summary: Development of preclinical translational models for chronic liver tumors and diseases study, such as spheroids cultured in autologous medium and murine xenograft models to test the efficacy of new therapeutic strategies.

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Evaluation of Patients With Liver Disease
Evaluation of Patients With Liver Disease
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 16, 2026

Summary: The proposed study aims to evaluate, investigate, and follow-up patients suffering from acute and chronic liver disease. The study will focus on understanding diseases affecting the liver. Patients participating in the study will first undergo a routine check-up as an outpatient. They will be asked to provide blood and urine samples for laboratory testing and will undergo an ultrasound of the live...

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