Alcohol, Author Interviews, CMAJ / 03.06.2024
Rare Auto-Brewery Syndrome Causes Intoxication Without Alcohol Consumption
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
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Dr. Zewude[/caption]
Rahel Zewude, MD FRCPC
Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, PGY-5
University of Toronto
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Would you describe the syndrome of Auto-brewery syndrome?
Response: Auto-brewery syndrome refers to a syndrome where the gut ferments alcohol from carbohydrates leading to high blood alcohol levels and intoxication without any consumption of alcoholic drinks.
Dr. Zewude[/caption]
Rahel Zewude, MD FRCPC
Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, PGY-5
University of Toronto
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Would you describe the syndrome of Auto-brewery syndrome?
Response: Auto-brewery syndrome refers to a syndrome where the gut ferments alcohol from carbohydrates leading to high blood alcohol levels and intoxication without any consumption of alcoholic drinks.