AN INTOXICATED TEETOTALER: A CLINICAL IRONY

Abstract

Auto brewery syndrome is a rare condition characterized by endogenous production of ethyl
alcohol by gut microflora with clinical symptoms mimicking those of alcohol intoxication. Its
associated medicolegal impacts warrants an accurate diagnosis with adequate history
recording, culture testing and a confirmatory glucose challenge test. However, its nonspecific symptoms renders its diagnosis and management to be daunting task thus
highlighting the need of further research. This review article is an attempt to summarize the
available literature aiding in better comprehension of this disorder.