Environmental triggers of autoimmune hepatitis: a clinical perspective from Yemeni patients - PubMed
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- Khat chewing was significantly more common in autoimmune hepatitis patients than in controls (OR: 2.6).
- Exposure to medications like nitrofurantoin and minocycline was higher among patients (OR: 21.3).
- Living in warm zones and pesticide exposure were significantly associated with increased risk (OR: 13.1 for pesticides).
- Vitamin D deficiency was associated with greater disease severity.