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autoimmune hepatitis - Definition:
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Autoimmune hepatitis: A disease in which the body's immune system attacks liver cells, causing inflammation of the liver ( hepatitis ). If not treated, autoimmune hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis (scarring and hardening) of the liver and eventually to liver failure.
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About autoimmune hepatitis
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A disease in which the body's immune system attacks liver cells, causing inflammation of the liver (hepatitis). If not treated, autoimmune hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis (scarring and hardening) of the liver and eventually to liver failure.
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Further Reading on autoimmune hepatitis
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Immunoglobulin - Overview (
WebMD
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Immune globulin ( also called gamma globulin or immune serum globulin ) is a substance made from human blood plasma . The plasma ,...to protect against specific diseases, such as hepatitis , chickenpox, or...
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Hepatitis C Guide - Treatment Overview (
WebMD
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Being diagnosed with hepatitis C can change your life. You may feel angry or depressed about having to live with a long - term...Being diagnosed with hepatitis C can change your life. You may...C can...
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Cirrhosis - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Cirrhosis is a potentially llife-threatening condition that occurs when scarring damages the liver...term, heavy use of alcohol. Chronic viral hepatitis . Autoimmune diseases, such as autoimmune ...
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Skin Changes - Topic Overview (
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Most skin bumps , spots , growths , and moles are harmless . Colored skin spots , also called pigmented ...Skin changes can also be caused by: Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and scleroderma.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Other Causes of Joint Pain - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Many diseases in addition to rheumatoid arthritis may cause joint pain . Osteoarthritis : The illness most often confused with ...joint diseases: Like rheumatoid arthritis, other autoimmune diseases can...
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Liver function tests (
WebMD
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...these tests help your doctor evaluate how well your liver is working, they do not confirm hepatitis C.Tests that assess liver...liver is working, they cannot tell if you have hepatitis C. Tests...
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Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (
WebMD
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An aspartate aminotransferase ( AST ) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood . AST is ...done to: Check for liver damage. Help identify liver disease, especially hepatitis and cirrhosis.
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Tuberculin Skin Test (
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A tuberculin skin test is done to see if you have ever had tuberculosis ( TB ) ( Mycobacterium tuberculosis ). It is done by putting a ...Conditions such as active TB, cancer, or autoimmune deficiency...
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Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) (
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An antinuclear antibody ( ANA ) test measures the amount and pattern of abnormal antibodies that work against the body ' s tissues ...in your blood that work against your own body ( autoimmune reaction).
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Syphilis Tests (
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Syphilis tests detect antibodies to the bacterium that causes syphilis ( Treponema pallidum ) in ...injecting illegal drugs, recent vaccinations, pregnancy, endocarditis, autoimmune diseases (such as...
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APECED (autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy) (
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Hepatitis B Treatment (
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Hepatitis C (
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