Undiagnosed TMAU May Explain Many Cases of Personal Malodor
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Scientists from the Monell Center report that approximately one third of patients with unexplained body malodor test positive for the metabolic disorder trimethylaminuria (TMAU). A diagnosis offers relief to these individuals, as once the disease is identified, the debilitating symptoms can be ameliorated.