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The Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Unraveling Autoimmune Hepatitis in a Previously Asymptomatic Female

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a challenging diagnosis. Treatment generally involves cessation of the offending agent. In rare cases, DILI may present with autoimmune features that may necessitate immunosuppressive treatment, as in drug-induced autoimmune hepatitis (DIAIH). Distinguishing DIAIH from classic idiopathic autoimmune hepatitis (cAIH) may be difficult, as cAIH can also present after DILI and typically requires long-term immunosuppression for treatment. We describe a case of a 61-year-old female who presented with jaundice and abnormal liver function tests several months after taking amoxicillin-clavulanate. A comprehensive workup with long-term monitoring later revealed the cause of her condition, an unusual diagnosis in a previously healthy individual.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.91240

Authors: John A Gallagher, Yara Dababneh, Andrew Gregory, Beena U Ahsan, Humberto C Gonzalez

Institutions: Wayne State University, Henry Ford Health, Henry Ford Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection

Subfield: Pharmacology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413816328