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What's the worst thing that could happen with hepatitis?

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Dr. Cosme Manzarbeitia answered

Specializes in Surgery

Liver failure: And death, but its not too common. Depending on type, it may become chronic, and/or lead to cirrhosis.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/3/2015

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