Further considerations in autoimmune hepatitis
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Autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis is (AIH) is a chronic hepatitis that occurs in children and adults of all ages. It is characterized by immunologic and autoimmune features, including circulating auto antibodies and high serum globulin concentrations. It was first described in the 1950s by term of chronic active hepatitis. It has 2 types with different auto antibodies. Diagnosis is based upon serologic and ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Hepatology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0168-8278
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2015.12.027