Desai, H GNaik, A S2005-03-052009-05-292005-03-052009-05-292005-03-05Desai HG, Naik AS. Acute viral E hepatitis with chronic liver disease (autoimmune hepatitis). Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2005 Mar; 59(3): 113-5http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/69475A 36 years old male presented with anorexia, jaundice and ascites. He was suffering from acute viral E hepatitis. In view of ascites, he was investigated for associated asymptomatic chronic liver disease (CLD). The CLD was diagnosed as cirrhosis with autoimmune hepatitis and was treated with steroid with good response. He is maintaining good health with low dose steroid, on follow up for 1 year.engAcute DiseaseAdrenal Cortex Hormones --therapeutic useAdultDiagnosis, DifferentialHepatitis E --complicationsHepatitis, Autoimmune --diagnosisHumansMaleCase Reports