The Most Common Cause of Cirrhosis Unrelated to Alcohol, Viral

question 11

Multiple Choice

The most common cause of cirrhosis unrelated to alcohol, viral hepatitis, or metabolic diseases (i.e., the so-called "cryptogenic cirrhosis") is

• A) latent bacterial infection
• B) amyloidosis
• C) circulatory disorders
• D) steatohepatitis
• E) autoimmune diseases

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