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Chronic Hepatitis (Chronic Active Hepatitis)

INFLAMMATION of the LIVER with ongoing hepatocellular injury for 6 months or more, characterized by NECROSIS of HEPATOCYTES and inflammatory cell (LEUKOCYTES) infiltration. Chronic hepatitis can be caused by viruses, medications, autoimmune diseases, and other unknown factors.
Also Known As:
Chronic Active Hepatitis; Chronic Persistent Hepatitis; Hepatitis, Chronic; Hepatitis, Chronic Active; Hepatitis, Chronic Persistent; Chronic Hepatitis, Cryptogenic; Chronic Persistent Hepatitides; Hepatitis, Cryptogenic Chronic; Cryptogenic Chronic Hepatitis; Hepatitis, Chronic, Cryptogenic
Networked: 7710 relevant articles (338 outcomes, 698 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Fibrosis (Cirrhosis)
2. Infections
3. Hepatitis
4. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Hepatoma)
5. Liver Diseases (Liver Disease)

Experts

1. Kamar, Nassim: 25 articles (01/2021 - 05/2004)
2. Izopet, Jacques: 23 articles (01/2021 - 05/2004)
3. Kumada, Hiromitsu: 20 articles (03/2014 - 01/2002)
4. Coppola, Nicola: 19 articles (09/2021 - 11/2002)
5. Ikeda, Kenji: 19 articles (03/2014 - 01/2003)
6. Wedemeyer, Heiner: 18 articles (11/2022 - 01/2010)
7. Suzuki, Yoshiyuki: 18 articles (05/2017 - 01/2003)
8. Suzuki, Fumitaka: 18 articles (03/2014 - 01/2003)
9. Sagnelli, Evangelista: 17 articles (08/2018 - 11/2002)
10. Akuta, Norio: 17 articles (03/2014 - 01/2003)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Chronic Hepatitis:
1. InterferonsIBA
2. Interferon-alpha (Interferon Alfa)IBA
3. Hepatitis B Surface Antigens (HBsAg)FDA Link
4. Ribavirin (Virazole)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Hepatitis B e AntigensIBA
6. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
7. Prednisolone (Predate)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Azathioprine (Imuran)FDA LinkGeneric
9. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)IBA
10. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3. Liver Transplantation
4. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
5. Transplantation