title: Diagnosis of hepatitis delta virus infection.
abstract: The hepatitis delta virus (HDV) is a cause of severe liver disease in man. Several assays are available to detect both the HDV genome and its only encoded antigen, HDAg, as well as specific antibodies against HDAg (anti-HD), of both the IgG and IgM class. Different serologic patterns enable the clinician to formulate a correct diagnosis, crucial for effective treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Ospedale Molinette, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Negro
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rizzetto
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000943:Antigens, Differentiation / Q000097:blood*; D000956:Antigens, Viral / Q000097:blood / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006508:Hepatitis Antibodies / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006511:Hepatitis B Antigens / Q000097:blood / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003699:Hepatitis D / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D035923:Hepatitis delta Antigens; D006801:Humans; D012367:RNA, Viral / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D000943:Antigens, Differentiation; D000956:Antigens, Viral; D006508:Hepatitis Antibodies; D006511:Hepatitis B Antigens; D035923:Hepatitis delta Antigens; D012367:RNA, Viral; C442244:hepatitis delta virus large antigen