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HLA-DRB1 as a risk factor in children with autoimmune hepatitis and its relation to hepatitis A infection.
Italian journal of pediatrics - 10 Nov 2010
Elfaramawy Amel A M, Elhossiny Reham M, Abbas Amal A, Aziz Heba M Abdel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) are proteins found in the membranes of nearly all nucleated cells. People with certain HLA antigens are more likely to develop certain autoimmune diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of HLA-DRB1 in children with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) as a risk factor for occurrence, its relation to preceding hepatitis A infection and treatment outcome....
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