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Hepatitis

Viral hepatitis: early diagnosis and accurate monitoring

Viral hepatitis comprises a group of infections that affect the liver and represent a challenge for public health. They can present with nonspecific symptoms or remain silent for long periods. Some forms can progress to more serious conditions, such as cirrhosis, liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma.

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The viruses responsible for hepatitis

The main viruses responsible for hepatitis are HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV and HEV. They have different modes of transmission and clinical courses: HAV and HEV generally cause acute infections, while HBV and HCV can cause chronic infections. HDV can also persist in people with HBV infection. These differences make it necessary to choose investigations based on the suspected virus and the clinical picture. Molecular diagnostics directly detects viral nucleic acids.

Depending on the test used, it can help to:
• confirm the presence of an infection;
• assess the viral load;
• monitor the course of the infection;
• follow the response to treatment;
• characterize the virus through genotype analysis.
Molecular results are interpreted together with serological tests and other clinical and laboratory data.

HCV genotyping and laboratory solutions

In HCV infection, genotyping makes it possible to identify viral genotypes and subtypes. It provides information for the characterization of the infection and, in cases where the result may change the choice of therapy, supports the specialist’s decisions. Nuclear Laser Medicine offers products dedicated to HCV genotyping: explore the available tests and contact us to find the solution best suited to your laboratory.

Solutions for viral hepatitis diagnostics

Explore the Nuclear Laser Medicine products dedicated to viral hepatitis. For information on the characteristics of the tests and on the solutions best suited to your laboratory, contact us.
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