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Nightly fevers followed by elevated alt 75 which is still elevated after 5 months. us shows liver 16.6 cm mild hepatomegaly normal echotexture. cause?

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Hepatitis: Have you been tested for hepatitis A,B,or C or mononucleosis? A gastroenterologist or infectious disease specialist would be qualified to evaluate you further.

Answered 12/6/2020

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