Modern diagnostic approaches for hepatitis B virus infection
Sr No:
Page No:
1-3
Language:
English
Authors:
Mustafa Raheem Tuamah*
Received:
2025-12-17
Accepted:
2026-01-28
Published Date:
2026-02-08
Abstract:
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major global public health problem due to its wide geographic distribution,
high rate of chronicity, and strong association with progressive liver disease, including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite
the availability of effective vaccination programs, HBV continues to pose a significant diagnostic and clinical challenge, particularly
because many infected individuals remain asymptomatic for long periods. Accurate diagnosis relies on the combined interpretation of
serological, molecular, and biochemical markers. This review highlights modern diagnostic approaches for HBV infection, focusing on
the clinical significance of serological markers, the role of molecular techniques in disease monitoring, and methods used to assess
liver injury severity.
Keywords:
Hepatitis B virus, HBV diagnosis, Serological markers, Molecular diagnostics, HBV DNA, Liver fibrosis, FibroScan, Chronic hepatitis B