Body odor
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byproducts of metabolism released in the person's sweat, urine and other fluids, giving off a strong smell. Could be caused by disease (diabetes: sweetish; kidney: ammonia; TMAU: dead-fish, urine-like or fecal; liver: sweet, mousy and fishy odors), infection (Pseudomonas aeruginosa: grape-like; TB: tar), metabolic disorders or temporary problems (issues in cholesterol metabolism: rubber-like), imbalance or overgrowth of gut microbiota, hormonal imbalance, allergies, diet and medications, exposures to strong smells or poor hygiene.
See also
Comfort level
Sulfur odor
Fecal odor
Musty odor
Ammoniacal odor
Sweetish odor
Chemical odor
Rancid butter odor
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