HEPATITIS D (Delta)
HEPATITIS D It is a disease caused by the HEPATITIS DELTA VIRUS (HDV) A small spherical enveloped virusoid Weak virus → for eradication 100% coverage of population with HBV vaccine should be done Route of spread - parenteral Transmission of HDV can occur either simultaneous infection with HBV (coinfection) or superimposed on chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis B carrier state (superinfection)