Immune reconstitution related autoimmune hepatitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hepatitis in the HIV-infected patient on antiretroviral therapy. Liver biopsy should be performed and the diagnosis confirmed using scoring systems developed by the Autoimmune Hepatitis Group. Timely treatment with prednisone and other agents for autoimmune hepatitis is indicated, and can be lifesaving in acute liver failure.
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