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Types of Autoimmune Hepatitis
Autoimmune Hepatitis: Types list
The list of types of Autoimmune Hepatitis mentioned in various sources includes:
- Type I Autoimmune Hepatitis - most common in USA, usually associated with other autoimmune diseases
- Type II Autoimmune Hepatitis - typically girls aged 2-14
Types discussion:
Autoimmune hepatitis is classified as either type I or II. Type I is the most common form in North America. It occurs at any age and is more common among women than men. About half of those with type I have other autoimmune disorders, such as thyroidosis, Graves' disease, Sjögren's syndrome, autoimmune anemia, and ulcerative colitis. Type II autoimmune hepatitis is less common, typically affecting girls ages 2 to 14, although adults can have it too. (Source: excerpt from Autoimmune Hepatitis: NIDDK)
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