Abstract |
This study demonstrates the presence of serological markers of delta infection in HBsAg positive patients throughout the years 1976-1982. As in other Northern European countries, delta infection in Britain is predominantly found in drug addicts and haemophiliacs. delta Ag was detected transiently in serum in a minority of patients presenting with acute hepatitis. In the others and those presenting with chronic liver disease, anti-delta was the only serological evidence of delta infection. Our findings also confirm that delta infection is associated with a more severe and rapidly progressive liver disease.
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Authors | A S Lok, P Farci, H C Thomas |
Journal | Progress in clinical and biological research
(Prog Clin Biol Res)
Vol. 143
Pg. 219-23
( 1983)
ISSN: 0361-7742 [Print] United States |
PMID | 6669576
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Hepatitis B Antigens
- Hepatitis delta Antigens
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Topics |
- Acute Disease
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Child
- Chronic Disease
- Defective Viruses
- Female
- Hepatitis B Antigens
(analysis)
- Hepatitis Viruses
- Hepatitis delta Antigens
- Hepatitis, Viral, Human
(epidemiology, immunology)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- United Kingdom
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