Protect yourself and your family from silent viral liver infections. Get screened for Hepatitis B (HBsAg) and Hepatitis C (Anti-HCV) and complete your Hepatitis B vaccination at Alliance Hospital, Khilji Road, Shyamoli, Dhaka. Call our pathology diagnostic desk at 09666726272.
Viral hepatitis B and C are blood-borne viral infections responsible for the vast majority of chronic liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (primary liver cancer) worldwide. In Bangladesh, an estimated 4% to 7% of the general population carries chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV), while approximately 1% carries Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Tragically, over 80% of infected individuals are completely unaware of their carrier status because viral hepatitis can remain entirely symptom-free for decades while quietly destroying functional liver parenchyma.
At Alliance Hospital Limited in Shyamoli, Dhaka, our Liver Care Center and state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory provide accurate serological screening, high-precision quantitative viral load polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, comprehensive family vaccination protocols, and modern oral antiviral therapies.
While both viruses target the liver, they differ significantly in transmission dynamics, vaccine availability, and clinical management:
| Feature | Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) | Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Transmission | Perinatal (mother-to-child at birth), contaminated needles, blood transfusion, sexual contact | Blood-to-blood contact (unscreened transfusions, shared needles, non-sterile dental/surgical instruments) |
| Vaccine Availability | Highly Effective 3-Dose Vaccine Available (Over 98% Protection) | No Vaccine Available (High viral mutation rate) |
| Curability | Highly Controllable with oral antivirals (Tenofovir / Entecavir); suppresses virus to undetectable levels | 100% Curable in 12 Weeks with modern Direct-Acting Antivirals (DAAs: Sofosbuvir / Daclatasvir) |
Global health targets published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Hepatitis B aim to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030, underscoring universal screening and birth-dose vaccination as the cornerstone of elimination.
Our diagnostic laboratory follows international hepatology testing cascades to ensure accurate, rapid diagnosis:
A simple, quick venous blood test. HBsAg (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) confirms active Hepatitis B presence. Anti-HCV screens for antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus. Rapid immunoassays and high-precision chemiluminescence assays are processed daily with same-day digital reporting, available at transparent rates listed in our medical tests cost guide in Shyamoli.
If primary antibody or antigen screening is positive, our laboratory performs quantitative Real-Time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) to measure the exact number of viral copies per milliliter of blood (HBV DNA viral load or HCV RNA viral load). This determines disease infectivity, assesses active viral replication, and guides antiviral prescribing.
Every viral hepatitis patient undergoes high-resolution liver ultrasonography and serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) tumor marker checks every 6 months to detect early hepatic nodularity or micro-carcinomas before they produce clinical symptoms.
If your HBsAg and Anti-HBs antibody tests are negative, you are unprotected against Hepatitis B and should be vaccinated immediately. Clinical guidelines from the NHS UK on Hepatitis B immunization confirm that the 3-dose vaccine course provides lifelong protective immunity in over 95% of healthy individuals:
24/7 Pathology Laboratory & Hepatology Clinic
Offering confidential Hepatitis B and C screening, rapid PCR quantification, complete family vaccination packages, and modern antiviral medical therapy in Shyamoli, Dhaka.
Screening Inquiries: 09666726272 | Alliance Hospital, Shyamoli
No. Hepatitis B is not spread through casual social contact, hugging, shaking hands, sharing drinking glasses, eating utensils, or coughing. It is transmitted exclusively through infected blood, unprotected sexual fluids, or vertically from an infected mother to her baby during birth.
Yes. With modern Direct-Acting Antiviral (DAA) medications (such as Sofosbuvir and Daclatasvir or Velpatasvir taken as once-daily oral tablets for 12 weeks), Hepatitis C has a cure rate exceeding 95% to 98% with minimal side effects.
Yes, absolutely. By administering the Hepatitis B vaccine along with Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HBIG) to the newborn within 12 hours of birth, the risk of vertical transmission is reduced by more than 95%, ensuring the baby grows up free of infection.
While blood transfusions in modern hospitals are screened rigorously, common community sources remain major transmission routes for viral hepatitis in Bangladesh:
In the event of an accidental needlestick injury, razor cut from an unknown source, or acute mucosal exposure to potentially contaminated blood, immediate emergency intervention can halt infection before it establishes. At Alliance Hospital’s 24-hour emergency unit, high-risk individuals receive accelerated post-exposure prophylaxis within 24 hours, combining Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HBIG) with the first vaccine dose, which provides over 95% immediate biological protection against viral replication.
