Description

Acute hepatitis D is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV), which requires the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) to replicate. This condition can lead to severe liver inflammation and complications, especially in individuals already infected with HBV.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to acute hepatitis D in various ways, but it is crucial to stick to the term 'hepatitis aguda D' in formal contexts. Avoid colloquial terms that may arise in conversation, as they can lead to confusion about the diagnosis.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with acute hepatitis D after presenting with severe liver symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con hepatitis aguda D tras presentar síntomas severos en el hígado.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing hepatitis D with hepatitis B; mispronouncing 'hepatitis' as 'hepatitis'; mixing up acute and chronic hepatitis terms.