Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an immune-mediated inflammation of the liver characterized by disorganized hepatic parenchyma and inflammatory cell infiltration. Although the increased incidence of AIH, the development of novel therapeutic strategies are impeded by the poor understanding
Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a human pathogen capable of causing hemorrhagic colitis and in some cases hemolytic uremic syndrome. Cattle are an asymptomatic carrier and a major reservoir of this pathogen that can be transmitted by contaminated foods like beef products and vegetables. To further