| Title | Toxic hepatitis after consumption of traditional kava preparation. | | Author(s) | Christl SU, Seifert A, Seeler D | | Institution | Department of Gastroenterology, Asklepios Klinik Harburg, Hamburg, Germany. st.christl@asklepios.com | | Source | J Travel Med 2009 Jan-Feb; 16(1):55-6. | | 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. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 19192130 |
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