In a groundbreaking initiative, a pilot project for Hepatitis B (HBsAg) and Hepatitis C (HCV) screening has been launched in the remote district of Nagar, Skardu.This project marks a significant ...

Assays for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) are the most frequently used tests to detect HBV infection. Vaccination for HBV can produce transiently detectable levels of HBsAg in patients.

We similarly followed 16 children of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive mothers. Results: Of low risk infants receiving a plasma-derived vaccine, 41% (42 of 102) of those whose primary ...

a blood test for liver function – LFT and screening for hepatitis B and C (HBsAg and Anti-HCV), Ultrasound abdomen for liver morphology and fat, and finally a Fibroscan to assess fibrosis in the ...