Test
HBV DNA Quantitative, Real Time PCR
Pathology
Summary
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is a member of Hepadna virus family transmitted primarily by body fluids especially serum; sexual transmission and transmission from mother to baby. Majority of the infected individuals recover completely; about 1-2% have persistent viral replication leading to chronic hepatitis. Frequency of chronic HBV infection is 5-10% in immunocompromised patients and 80% in neonates.
