Sex-based differences in hepatitis delta virus infection: Insights from the Italian PITER hepatitis delta virus cohort
HDV-infected females develop cirrhosis earlier, without liver disease cofactors, while males show advanced liver disease with multiple cofactors. Tailored care for young migrant women and cofactor-guided management for men may improve HDV outcomes, promoting equity.
Institutions
- University of the Sacred Heart (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2025-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v31.i47.111637
- Primary Topic
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00