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Do other liver viruses besides hep b cause liver cancer?

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Dr. Liawaty Hoanswered

Hematology and Oncology 25 years experience

Hep C does: Besides hep b, hep c infection- also can cause liver cancer.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

Yes: Chronic hepatitis c is also associated with increased incidence of liver cancer.

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