Dig Dis Sci September 2022 PMID 35534745

Autoimmune Hepatitis-Like Syndrome Following COVID-19 Vaccination: Real or Imagined?

Hersh Shroff, Oren K Fix

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Peak: 36 in May 2022

across 2 sources since May 2022

Extended reach

356,712

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Total likes

3,663

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227,529

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May 2022 – Nov 2025

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What people are saying

The consensus in these social discussions revolves around the possibility that COVID-19 vaccines might induce hepatitis-like symptoms, with many posts sharing detailed videos and citing peer-reviewed cases, reflecting both strong interest and a moderate level of detailed engagement. The tone varies from cautious curiosity to skepticism, highlighting the potential significance of these findings for public health messaging and vaccine safety monitoring.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to agree that there is a potential link between COVID-19 vaccination and liver-related issues, with some emphasizing the importance of further investigation.

InterestHigh interest

The topic appears highly engaging, with many sharing videos, commenting on mechanisms, and expressing curiosity about the phenomena.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several contributions reference specific studies, suggest biological mechanisms, and question the cause-effect relationship, indicating a moderate depth of discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants recognize that these discussions could influence public perception and vaccine safety considerations, although the broader societal impact appears limited at this stage.

Abstract in brief

The article discusses cases of autoimmune hepatitis-like syndrome that have appeared after COVID-19 vaccination, exploring whether these are real medical conditions or potential misconceptions.
It covers the symptoms, possible causes, and the mechanisms behind how the vaccine might trigger autoimmune reactions in some individuals.
The text emphasizes the importance of distinguishing true autoimmune hepatitis from other liver issues post-vaccination and highlights the need for further research to understand this phenomenon better.]

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Post-Vaccination Autoimmune Hepatitis-Like Syndrome: Causes and Clarifications

This video discusses cases of autoimmune hepatitis-like syndrome following COVID-19 vaccination, exploring whether these are real conditions or misconceptions. It emphasizes the need for further research to understand…

美聽 · Nov 17, 2025 1,125 views

Julie

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Vaccine Induced Liver Injury/ Hepatitis, Myth or Fact? Peer Reviewed Cas... https://t.co/UURwuF6dNL via @YouTube

Jun 8, 2025 · 100 followers View post →

CoCo Based

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Mar 28, 2025 · 2,342 followers View post →

Chris Rickard #SavetheUSPS

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Vaccine Induced Liver Injury/ Hepatitis, Myth or Fact? Peer Reviewed Cas... https://t.co/PH8NSZen5t via @YouTube

Jun 1, 2022 · 1 like · 1,302 followers View post →

MWood

@MWood312 · X

Vaccine Induced Liver Injury/ Hepatitis, Myth or Fact? Peer Reviewed Cas... https://t.co/gjSB6eKqDv via @YouTube

May 30, 2022 · 283 followers View post →

Rehmat

@RehmatP786 · X

@qooldad1978 @Loopylooness69 https://t.co/4zk89TidcN V induced hepatitis :Fact or Myth?

May 23, 2022 · 2,333 followers View post →

ubokubi

@ubokubi · X

RT @FeralShojo: Interessanter Beitrag zum Thema Hepatitis nach der mRNA-Impfung

May 23, 2022 · 2 shares · 334 followers View post →

Marina Andersson

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May 23, 2022 · 24 followers View post →

Rosanna

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May 23, 2022 · 3,265 followers View post →

FeralShojo

@FeralShojo · X

Interessanter Beitrag zum Thema Hepatitis nach der mRNA-Impfung

May 22, 2022 · 2 shares · 545 followers View post →

CC's World Australia

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Vaccine Induced Liver Injury/ Hepatitis, Myth or Fact? Peer Reviewed Cas... https://t.co/obmDPsYH0C via @YouTube

May 22, 2022 · 617 followers View post →

golfergranny

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May 21, 2022 · 811 followers View post →

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May 21, 2022 · 242 followers View post →

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May 21, 2022 · 196 followers View post →

Russ Brockway

@BrockwayRuss · X

vaccine is poison https://t.co/yggQR43QIH

May 20, 2022 · 31 followers View post →

1662

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https://t.co/Z3SfKFSRME hépatites et vaccination

May 20, 2022 · 26 followers View post →

freddy estrella

@fvaes · X

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May 20, 2022 · 36 followers View post →

Ibrahim Ali

@black_celts · X

Dr. Ka Lok Hong interesting video - very informative

May 20, 2022 · 344 followers View post →

Antonio Duque

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May 20, 2022 · 11 followers View post →

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May 20, 2022 · 2,864 followers View post →

Scott(

@scottswood72 · X

@snydervegas @tony_vandongen That's what I'm saying. And it looks like it plays a roll in the hep cases. https://t.co/C3LrdZ1GiR

May 20, 2022 · 276 followers View post →

CigarDude

@Deslta5niner · X

Vaccine Induced Liver Injury/ Hepatitis, Myth or Fact? Peer Reviewed Cas... https://t.co/8ukKSDFpfe via @YouTube

May 19, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 257 followers View post →

mongo revera

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May 19, 2022 · 28 followers View post →

Boner the Barbarian

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May 19, 2022 · 80,342 followers View post →

K2265

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RT @dwane16331058: Vaccine Induced Liver Injury/ Hepatitis, Myth or Fact? Peer Reviewed Cas... https://t.co/9n81XBMNW6 via @YouTube

May 19, 2022 · 1 share · 5,687 followers View post →

Dwane

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May 19, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,453 followers View post →

jstumpin

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May 19, 2022 · 12 followers View post →

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May 19, 2022 · 12 followers View post →

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May 19, 2022 · 5 followers View post →

stormgalNYC

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@pfizer https://t.co/05D5YO9sAN

May 18, 2022 · 1,065 followers View post →

Robert Fyfe

@BobF162 · X

Info purposes only, but VERY interesting Vaccine Induced Liver Injury/ Hepatitis, Myth or Fact? Peer Reviewed Cas... https://t.co/M9BCY68wJy via @YouTube

May 18, 2022 · 168 followers View post →

Catherine Zaccagnini

@BrandonsDiaper · X

Clot shot induced liver injury. https://t.co/Nai64f98Ek

May 18, 2022 · 4,412 followers View post →

s.stuart ☃️

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May 18, 2022 · 2,031 followers View post →

Jose Grafals

@bdofed405 · X

Vaccine Induced Liver Injury/ Hepatitis, Myth or Fact? Peer Reviewed Cas... https://t.co/lJUC7I5KOl via @YouTube

May 18, 2022 · 59 followers View post →

targetguy777

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May 16, 2022 · 717 followers View post →

@ZomerRt · X

Vaccine Induced Liver Injury/ Hepatitis, Myth or Fact? Peer Reviewed Cas... https://t.co/MCnm2d3eCg via @YouTube ==>FACT #liverdisease #Hepatitis #aih #AutoimmuneHepatology

May 16, 2022 · 58 followers View post →

EyesThatSee

@mariamurmis · X

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May 15, 2022 · 143 followers View post →

BeenHereBefore

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RT @theflowernurse: https://t.co/gmuTB7A11E

May 15, 2022 · 1 share · 6,436 followers View post →

Theflowernurse

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May 15, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 8,298 followers View post →