Advances and Challenges in Managing Hepatitis D Virus: Evolving Strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Hepatitis D Virus (HDV), although a small defective virus, poses a substantial public health challenge due to lack of awareness, underrecognized prevalence, and limited treatment options. Universal HDV screening within hepatitis B virus (HBV) cohorts is essential to address this issue. Despite its aggressive nature, effective HDV therapies have remained elusive for over four decades.

Recent findings

Advances in understanding HDV's biology and clinical behavior offer potential therapeutic breakthroughs, fostering optimism. As insights grow, effective and targeted therapies are being developed to improve HDV management.

Summary

This review delves into HDV's intricate structure and biology, highlighting formidable hurdles in antiviral development. It em

SUBMITTER: Gopalakrishna H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10965034 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature