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Can Autoimmune Hepatitis Be Detected In Newborn Screening Tests?

hi,Im from the Philippines,I would like to ask about my son s disease.His Pediatric Hepatologist said that he has an autoimmune hepatitis,When I gave birth to my son, his Pedia didnt had him New born screen. Is there any possible in his case that he may be positive to one of those test in Newborn screening thats why after 8 years he had an Autoimmune Hepatitis? Thank you for your time and God Bless
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
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Hi, autoimmune hepatitis cannot be detected in a newborn and there is no screening test for this in newborn. I hope this has helped you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.
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Can Autoimmune Hepatitis Be Detected In Newborn Screening Tests?

Hi, autoimmune hepatitis cannot be detected in a newborn and there is no screening test for this in newborn. I hope this has helped you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.