Toxic hepatitis after consumption of traditional kava preparation. Journal of travel medicine : official publication of the International Society of Travel Medicine and the Asia Pacific Travel Health Association [J Travel Med] Journal article

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.

Journal of travel medicine : official publication of the International Society of Travel Medicine and the Asia Pacific Travel Health Association [J Travel Med]