India, Aug. 13 -- Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, is usually caused by viruses such as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E and occupies a key place on the global health concern list. Types B and C, especially, pose a severe public health concern in India and worldwide. These silent viral infections often remain undetected until severe liver disease sets in, including cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma.

With an estimated 296 million people living with chronic Hepatitis B and 58 million with chronic Hepatitis C across the globe (WHO 2023), the need for early detection is more than ever.

The past few decades have brought significant changes to diagnostic tools for hepatitis, from conventional, tedious methods to faster and far more acc...