Description

Acute hepatitis B with Hepatitis D virus co-infection refers to a simultaneous infection by both the Hepatitis B virus and the Hepatitis D virus. This condition can lead to more severe liver disease compared to infection with Hepatitis B alone.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other types of hepatitis or co-infections. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Some may refer to it as 'hepatitis B y D' in informal contexts, but this should be avoided in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Acute hepatitis B with Hepatitis D virus co-infection.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó Hepatitis B aguda con coinfección del virus de la hepatitis D.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with chronic hepatitis B; mispronouncing 'coinfección'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.