Autoimmune Hepatitis Treatment
- Hepatitis - Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors and Transmission
- Prevention
- Prognosis
- Symptoms
Diagnosis
Doctors diagnose hepatitis based on a physical examination and the results of blood tests. In addition to specific tests for hepatitis antibodies, doctors will order other types of blood tests to evaluate liver function.
Specific Tests for Hepatitis A
Blood tests are used to identify IgM anti-HAV antibodies, substances that the body produces to fight hepatitis A infection.
Specific Tests for Hepatitis B
There are many different blood tests for detecting the hepatitis B virus. Standard...
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Hepatitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by viruses, medications, or toxic agents.Hepatitis is usually characterized as viral... Read more »
Autoimmune hepatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Autoimmune hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that occurs when immune cells mistake the liver's normal cells for harmful invaders and attack... Read more »
Chronic Hepatitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Usually, chronic hepatitis is caused by infection with the hepatitis B or C virus. These viruses primarily are passed from person to... Read more »
Statins may trigger autoimmune hepatitis, report finds
A new report published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology has found that statins like Zocor, Lipitor, and Crestor may trigger autoimmune... Read more »
Hepatitis C
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no vaccine to protect against hepatitis C, so the only way to prevent this disease is to avoid the risk factors. The risk of... Read more »
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