Severe, Acute Liver Injury and Khat Leaves

To the Editor: The chewing of khat leaves ( Catha edulis ) is a widespread recreational custom in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The plant contains the alkaloids cathine and cathinone, which have amphetamine-like properties and produce a variety of pleasurable effects. Khat is banned in the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The New England journal of medicine 2010-04, Vol.362 (17), p.1642-1644
Hauptverfasser:	Chapman, Michael H, Borges, Gina, Crozier, Alan, Morgan, Marsha Y, O'Beirne, James, Patch, David, Kajihara, Mikio, Dhillon, Amar P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acute Disease Adult Catha - adverse effects Colleges & universities Fatal Outcome Female Hepatitis - etiology Humans Liver cirrhosis Liver Transplantation Male Plant Leaves University colleges
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