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Can extended use of different antibiotics for 23 days cause temporary liver failure?

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Let me explain: Antibiotics are considered as a common cause of drug-induced liver injury. Although the frequency of serious antibiotic-induced hepatotoxicity is low compared with the amounts prescribed each year.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2021

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