‘Change the HDV narrative’: A call to heighten awareness, prioritize early detection
As you read these words, you may be learning for the first time about hepatitis delta virus — a lesser-known type of hepatitis that is potentially life-threatening. For many, the first encounter with HDV is when they receive the diagnosis; often a staggering blow that changes their lives forever. As a hepatologist, I witness this devastation firsthand when I deliver the news to my patients.