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Describes all viral hepatitis in precise scientific terms. It is addressed to doctors, but also to the general public. Virus structure, epidemiology, prevention and treatment are addressed.
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'--Hepatitis--' is an information channel on hepatitis and liver diseases issues: english,dutch,french,german versions. Detailed description of the various viruses, and treatments.
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Autoimmune Hepatitis : Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease in which the body's immune system attacks liver cells. This causes the liver to become inflamed (hepatitis). Researchers think a genetic factor may predispose some people to autoimmune diseases. About 70 percent of those with autoimmune hepatitis are women, most between the ages of 15 and 40.
The disease is usually quite serious and, if not treated, gets worse over time. It's usually chronic, meaning it can la
Autoimmune Hepatitis : Autoimmune Hepatitis
By Howard J. Worman, MD
Autoimmune hepatitis is a condition in which the patient's own immune systems attacks the liver causing inflammation and liver cell death. The condition is chronic and progressive. Although the disease is chronic, many patients with autoimmune hepatitis present acutely ill with jaundice, fever and sometimes symptoms of severe hepatic dysfunction, a picture that resembles acute hepatitis.
Autoimmune Hepatitis : Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the liver. Amino transferases are elevated in patients who have had viral metabolic and toxic events ruled out.
Autoimmune hepatitis was previously called "lupoid" hepatitis. It was originally described in the early 1950s.
Most patients do have an associated autoimmune disorder such as systemic lupus erythematosis. Thus, its name was previously lupoid hepatitis.
Because the diseas
Autoimmune Hepatitis : The immune system consists of different types of white blood cells that help to fight infections. Some of these cells produce antibodies. Antibodies act as warriors. They defend the body by destroying bacteria, viruses and other foreign materials. There are different kinds of antibodies, each fighting against a specific foreign substance. Thus, the immune system protects the body against outside invasion by germs. But sometimes, the immune system
Be In Charge -- Hepatitis : Materials you can receive on the treatment and dealing with this disease. Sponsored by Rebetron and includes patient information and prescribing details.
Hepatitis A-Z : Daniel Dimitriou's site providing extensive information about this disease, including support for spouses of sufferers.
Hepatitis Doctor : Detailed information about hepatitis B and C. PegIntron, Rebetron, Pegasys,Rebetol and ribavirin are discussed in detail.
Hepatitis Central : Current information on this disease as well as liver disease, cirrhosis, rebetron and interferon. For the medical professional and patient. Online support groups and patient referred physicians.
Hepatitis Activist : Help fight liver disease by e-mailing Congress with an automated congressional E-mailer (ACE) system. Also join a list to be kept up to date with liver disease.
HealthAtoZ: Your Family Health Site : Learn about the five basic types of hepatitis, ways to avoid contracting it and treatment options. Includes a comparison chart, quiz and message board.
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