title: Toxic hepatitis after consumption of traditional kava preparation.
abstract: Liver toxicity from the use of kava dietary supplements has been reported, but little is known about the side effects of traditional kava preparations. We present a case study of a tourist who developed serious toxic liver disease after consumption of kava beverages in traditional Samoan kava ceremonies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Asklepios Klinik Harburg, Hamburg, Germany. st.christl@asklepios.com
authors.forename: Stefan U
authors.initials: SU
authors.lastname: Christl
authors.forename: Axel
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Seifert
authors.forename: Dirk
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Seeler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005947:Glucose / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D020901:Kava / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008297:Male; D018947:Samoa; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005947:Glucose