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Is it possible to develop cirrhosis just drinking once?
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No: Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver injury, from alcoholism or from viral diseases (hepatitis) or from toxins. One episode of drinking alcohol can't do it.
Answered 8/22/2013
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