The largest decreases have occurred in the 20—29 years from Hepatitis D infection can occur as either an acute co-infection with hepatitis B or as a super-infection with chronic hepatitis B infection. The modes of hepatitis D transmission are similar to those for hepatitis B.
In Australia, the notification rate for hepatitis D infection remains low. No cases were reported from the Australian Capital Territory or Tasmania during this period. Hepatitis D notifications in males exceeded those in females each year from to This represented a male to female notification ratio of 1.
This was less than the average notification ratio of 2. Figure Notifications of hepatitis D infection, Australia, to , by year and sex. Sign-up to email updates: Subscribe Now. Comments will be used to improve web content and will not be responded to. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. It will be used to make improvements to this website. Health has a new website.
Visit our new website. Australian Government Department of Health. Page last updated: 11 April Over the past 10 years, notifications of newly acquired hepatitis B have declined. The highest rate of notification was among males aged 35—39 years. Notification rates peaked in females and males aged 30—34 years. The majority of newly acquired cases had a history of injecting drug use. The highest notification rate was among males in the 20—24 years age group.
The highest notification rates were among males in the 30—49 years age groups. Feedback Provide feedback If you would like a response please complete our enquiries form.
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