Ann Dermatol. 2002 Jan;14(1):48-50. English.
Published online Mar 15, 2016.
Copyright © The Korean Dermatological Association and The Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology
Case Report

Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome not Associated with the Ingestion of Nutritional Supplements

Seung Won Ahn, Bong Ju Shin, Seong Jun Seo and Chang Kwun Hong

    Abstract

    Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome(EMS) is a systemic illness that occurred as an epidemic by ingestion of over-the counter L-tryptophan preparation in the United States in October 1989.

    We report a Korean case of EMS not associated with the ingestion of either L-tryptophan or other nutritional supplements such as lysine and niacin.

    Keywords
    Eosinophila-myalgia syndrome


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