Periodic testing for HDV infection by anti-HDV antibody in HBsAg positive carriers on chronic hemodialysis treatment is recommendable. Reduction of HBV infection in HD patients would be the best solution to control the HDV infection in HD patients. The transmission of HDV infection between HBV infected in HBs Ag positive carriers on chronic hemodialysis is very critical. Is dedication of HDV/HBV machines and infected patients in HD centers a standard strategy or not? It is obvious that the HDV infection in HD patients has been forgotten! There is an apparent lack of attempts to conduct more investigations and create definite protocols to reduce the incidence of HDV infection in HD patients. The global attempt should start soon. Tomorrow is too late!
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