A man reports to his doctor that he is tired all the time and his urine has become darker in color. He has not experienced fever or vomiting recently. The physician notes that his eyes are yellowish and his abdomen is swollen and tender. The man has a history of kidney transplant. The man may be infected with

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The symptoms described (dark urine, yellowish eyes, and swollen/tender abdomen) are indicative of liver damage or disease, specifically hepatitis. Given the patient's history of kidney transplant, it is possible that he contracted hepatitis C virus during the transplant procedure, which is a common source of infection for transplant patients. The other choices (A, C, D, and E) do not typically cause liver damage or present with the specific symptoms described in the patient.

A Man Reports to His Doctor That He Is Tired