High Seroprevalence of Autoantibodies Typical of Autoimmune Liver Disease in Eastern Ethiopia: Is Chewing of Khat (Catha edulis) a Triggering Factor?
Background. Recent studies have identified chewing of khat (Catha edulis) as an independent risk factor for liver injury; however, the pathogenetic mechanism remains poorly understood. Case series have found markers of autoimmune hepatitis in patients with khat-related liver disease, suggesting that...
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Main Authors: | Stian Magnus Staurung Orlien, Tekabe Abdosh Ahmed, Nejib Yusuf Ismael, Nega Berhe, Trine Lauritzen, Svein Gunnar Gundersen, Asgeir Johannessen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4980597 |
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