Several studies and reports have indicated the prevalence of hepatitis D virus
infection in many parts of the world at different rates , Ranging from areas of
epidemiological and areas with a low prevalence of it.
Till now there is no study in Syr
ia shows us the prevalence of viruse Delta in chronic
hepatitis B patients .
The aim of our study was to determine the current prevalence of hepatitis D in
chronic hepatitis B patients . And to take appropriate measures in dealing with these
patients due to the increased risk of liver disease in the event of injury by it .
77 patients with chronic hepatitis B certainly proved with PCR analysis
25 women and 52 men visiting the center of hepatitis in Latakia were tested for
antibody to hepatitis D virus (anti-HDV) by ELISA test .
The results indicate a positive antibody in three patients (women and 2 men) and the
prevalence was 3.8% , which point to a moderate prevalence of hepatitis D comparing with
neighboring countries.
