title: Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome not associated with L-tryptophan.
abstract: The author reports a case of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS), not associated with the use of tryptophan. Other nutritional supplements should be considered as possible etiologic agents in EMS. Further research in this area is needed.
authors.affiliation: Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Patmas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016603:Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005527:Food, Fortified / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008239:Lysine / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D008239:Lysine