Summary:
The aim of this study is to know replicative markers of
Hepatitis B virus( HBV) as well as evidence of chronic liver
disease among asymptomatic HBV carriers. Three hundred
consecutive asymptomatic HBsAg positive individuals were
evaluated clinically, biochemically, serologically,
ultrasonographically and histologically at Combined
Military Hospital, Dhaka from January 2001 to June 2002.
HBsAg was detected incidentally during routine screening
test done for blood donation, foreign mission and courses
abroad. They were evaluated after six months of initial
detection of HBsAg. Age of the patient ranged from 16 years
to 50 years (mean ±SD = 32.44±6.35 years). Two hundred