About the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) The American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), is a voluntary, not-for-profit organization established for the purpose of credentialing multidisciplinary professionals in the field of wound management. ABWM offers three certifications that are nationally accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA):
Thanks for putting up your question on Just Answer. Since your dental hygienist has ruled out any dental/ periodontal issues, I strongly suspect am underlying sytemic problem. About 85% of bad breath cases result from oral conditions. A variety of systemic and extra-oral conditions account for the remainder. Bad breath is caused by volatile sulfur compounds or VSCâs that are produced by anaerobic bacteria in your mouth.
Garlic contains sulfur compounds that permeate the skin, leading to body odor. Photo Credit garlic image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com. Perspiration itself is nearly odorless, according to the Mayo Clinic. Unpleasant body odor generally arises when sweat and body oils interact with bacteria or sulfur compounds.A garlic-like body odor may occur as a side effect of certain drugs and supplements. Rarely, it may signal an underlying medical condition.Consult your health care provider if you sweat excessively or if you suddenly develop an intense form of body odor.ertain sulfur-based medications, including dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), can cause body odor and bad breath similar to garlic. The health information website Drugs.com notes that this side effect may persist for up to 72 hours.