A condition characterized by yellowness of the skin and eyes. The liver also breaks down and excretes many medications. The removal of a small piece of tissue from the liver using a special needle. The tissue is examined under a microscope to look for the presence of liver damage or inflammation. A white blood cell that is part of the immune system.
Lymphocytes help defend against infections.
Components of a person's immune system that attack and destroy virus-infected cells. The death of one or more cells, or of a portion of tissue or organ, such as the liver. For example, the damage caused by a chronic hepatitis virus infection. This is most common among healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, and many hospital clinical care staff. A new infection acquired during a patient's treatment in a hospital.