Medical Definition of Chronic persistent hepatitis
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A form of hepatitis usually caused by hepatitis C or B, that consists of mild persistent liver inflammation.
Often a mild elevation of the liver enzymes will be seen on liver profile or SMAC 25 assay. Liver biopsy indicates persistent hepatitis.
Incidence: 1 in 1,000.
(02 Jan 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chronic Persistent Hepatitis
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