Hepatitis B and C viruses cause silent, long-term liver damage that often leads to cirrhosis or cancer without presenting early physical symptoms.
Dr. Mukilarasi KR of Lupin Diagnostics recommends annual liver function tests and viral screening to detect enzymes like ALT and AST before damage becomes irreversible.
While vaccines exist for hepatitis B, there is currently no vaccine for hepatitis C, making early diagnostic screening the primary method for effective medical management.