Toxic hepatitis after consumption of traditional kava preparation.
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.
Christl
Stefan U
SU
Department of Gastroenterology, Asklepios Klinik Harburg, Hamburg, Germany. st.christl@asklepios.com
Seifert
Axel
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Seeler
Dirk
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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
D005947:Glucose