The Camp Lejeune water contamination problem occurred at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987.
Autoimmune hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The inflammation is a result of the immune system developing antibodies against the liver. It is not a contagious disease, but it is a serious chronic disease that can lead to irreversible cirrhosis, and eventually to liver failure.However, the outlook for patients with autoimmune hepatitis is generally very favorable.t is not a contagious disease, but it is a serious chronic disease that can lead to irreversible cirrhosis, and eventually to liver failure. However, the outlook for patients with autoimmune hepatitis is generally very favorable.
Autoimmune Hepatitis Diagnostic Panel. Clinical Use. Diagnose autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Differentiate AIH from primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). Clinical Background. AIH is a chronic disorder characterized by progressive hepatocellular loss and cell-mediated immunologic attack.