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Can bilirubin levels and liver enzymes be raised by a bad virus?

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Yes: This is fairly common. They might also have been raised by the medications a person takes for the virus. If checking baseline liver function, it is best to wait until the patient has recovered fully from a recent viral illness.

Dr Balin and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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