Hepatic Encephalopathy — Definition, Pathogenesis and Clinical Features
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The former is a sequel of acute viral hepatitis A and B, toxic hepatitis as a result of severe poisoning with hazardous substances or rapid blockage of the liver blood supply, while the latter one is an after-effect of chronic hepatitis B, C and autoimmune hepatitis, longterm alcohol abuse, disordered bile outflow, certain drugs administration, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
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