| hepatitis d virus superinfection remains a rare occurrence in non-drug abusers in hong kong. | recent studies from taiwan reported an increased prevalence of hepatitis d virus (hdv) superinfection as well as a spread of hdv infection to non-drug abusers. we examined the current prevalence of hdv superinfection in hong kong by testing sera from a large cohort of patients with acute and chronic hepatitis b virus (hbv) infection, collected between january 1988 and december 1990, for igg antibody to hdv (anti-hdv). anti-hdv was detected in 13 (93%) of 14 parenteral drug abusers who had hbv-re ... | 1992 | 1500697 |
| changing prevalence of hepatitis b virus and hepatitis d virus infection among injecting drug users in hong kong indicating a change in high-risk behaviour. | | 1995 | 8527093 |
| hepatitis d: scenario in the asia-pacific region. | hepatitis d virus (hdv) infection is present worldwide and affects all age groups. around 18 million people are estimated to be infected with hdv. an important trend in hdv infection is global decline. hdv prevalence has decreased significantly in europe since the 1970s and 1980s when it was first reported. the asia-pacific region now seems to be where hdv is a major health concern. there is a lack of available data from most of the countries from this region; hence, the true status of hdv canno ... | 2010 | 20128022 |