Publications by authors named "Aarti Khandwaye"
Article Synopsis
- Litchi (Litchi sinensis) is a sweet fruit popular in Southeast Asia but can cause acute encephalopathy syndrome (AES) in malnourished children during its harvest season (May-June), leading to severe health issues like seizures and coma.
- The outbreak of AES is linked to non-protein amino acids, hypoglycine A (HGA) and methylenecyclopropylglycine (MCPG), which interfere with metabolic processes, especially in undernourished children who often eat litchis on an empty stomach.
- Preventive measures include raising awareness about the dangers of consuming litchi while fasting, improving agricultural practices, and ensuring access to glucose to mitigate the
