Autoimmune Hepatitis in Iran: What We Know, What We Don’t Know and Requirements for Better Management

Abstract

Autoimmune hepatitis is a quite serious disease, and will get worse if not treated properly. AIH is a disease that needs to be managed under the supervision of a team of specialists, including at least one hepatologist or a gastroenterologist with an interest in liver disease, as well as a laboratory that can measure all serum autoantibodies with accurate titres. This article is highly recommended to hepatologists, gastroenterologists, virologists, general practitioners, and researchers who are interested in public health.