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Does a single episode of mild ascending cholangitis cause liver cirrhosis? my brother was given antibiotics immediately, his response was quick and the stone from common bile duct is also removed. will that episode of cholangitis cause cirrhosis?
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What you described does not put your brother at risk of cirrhosis. He should get Hep B vaccination, refrain from alcohol entirely and maintain a healthy weight, i.e. not get fat.
Answered 3/23/2022
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