A 40-year-old man was admitted with complaints of fever, anorexia, vomiting, abdominal pain and dark urine since 6 days. On investigation, he had elevated liver enzymes and serology was positive for IgM hepatitis A antibodies. Which of the following liver enzymes is most specific for his condition? A. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) B. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)

A 40-year-old man was admitted with complaints of fever, anorexia, vomiting, abdominal pain and dark urine since 6 days. On investigation, he had elevated liver enzymes and serology was positive for IgM hepatitis A antibodies. Which of the following liver enzymes is most specific for his condition? A. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) B. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)

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Chapter14: Allergy: An Overview

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