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Does flu cause elevated liver enzymes?

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May: Flu is a non-specific term and "flu-like" symptoms can occur due to many viral infections, e.g. Cmv, ebv and these viruses can induce liver cell injury and elevate liver enzymes.

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Answered 10/22/2019

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