Overview
It is the mission of the Viral Hepatitis Prevention Program to provide statewide management, education and training for the prevention of viral hepatitis.
What is Viral Hepatitis?
Viral Hepatitis is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. There are various viruses that cause hepatitis. The most common hepatitis viruses include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and hepatitis E. Hepatitis A and E are typically acute infections where hepatitis B, C, and D can become chronic illnesses that if left untreated these can cause significant damage to the liver and lead to long lasting liver damage and significantly higher risk for liver cancer, as hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the leading causes of liver cancer.
Follow the links below for further information about specific viral hepatitis infections:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis E
Prevention, Care, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis
Additional Resources
- CDC | Viral Hepatitis Basics
- NIH | Hepatitis (Viral)
- Needle Exchange Program
- Needle Exchange Program Frequently Asked Questions
New Clinical Care Options for Patients infected with Hepatitis C
New Prevention through Health Care
Additional Provider Resources
- Liver Learning ACT-First: Free, Online CME Course for Primary Care Providers
- Hepatitis C Self-Study Online Training Course
Viral Hepatitis FAQs
Additional Resources
- CDC National Prevention Information Network
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website
- CDC | Viral Hepatitis Basics
- Delaware Disease Statistics
- Delaware HIV Comprehensive Plan
- Delaware STD Regulations
- HIV Community Planning
- HIV Counseling and Testing Program
- HIV Prevention Program
- HIV Surveillance Program
- HIV/AIDS Ryan White Treatment Program
- Perinatal HIV Prevention Program
- NIH | Hepatitis (Viral)
- Needle Exchange Program
- Needle Exchange Program Frequently Asked Questions
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Program
Reporting
Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology (OIDE) requests all confirmed and probable cases of viral hepatitis following CDC cases definitions. OIDE requests all laboratory results are submitted to the office for complete infection details.
Cases can be reported by phone (302-744-4990, normal business hours; 1-888-295-5156, outside of normal business hours), fax (302-622-4149), or email (reportdisease@delaware.gov).
Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology
24/7 Emergency Contact Number: 1-888-295-5156
