[Autoimmune hepatitis type 1 triggered by cytomegalovirus infection. One rare case report]

Tunis Med. 2010 Sep;88(9):674-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Background: Autoimmune hepatitis is chronic and uncommon disease. The pathogenesis is a complex process. Several triggers for autoimmune hepatitis particularly viral herpesviridae infection, which may induce the development of autoimmunity in predisposed individuals.

Aim: Report a new case.

Case report: We report a case of 17-year- woman presented with autoimmune triggered by cytomegalovirus infection. Cytomegalovirus induced autoimmune hepatitis has not been reported previously. Evolution was favourable under antiviral treatment, corticosteroid and azathioprine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Hepatitis, Autoimmune / drug therapy
  • Hepatitis, Autoimmune / virology*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Immunosuppressive Agents