Medical Definition of Chronic active hepatitis
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This is a form of continuing liver inflammation that results in liver cell death. Causes include viral infection (hepatitis D, hepatitis B, hepatitis C), autoimmune disease, drug ingestion or metabolic causes. Chronic active hepatitis will lead to hepatic failure and death in a small percentage of these patients.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chronic Active Hepatitis
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