title: Selected case histories and epidemiologic examples of human mercury poisoning.
abstract: To illustrate the various clinical pictures resulting from toxic effects of mercury and its compounds, highlighted literature excerpts have been prepared and arranged in a logical sequence. Particular emphasis is placed upon early diagnosis and prevention of epidemic outbreaks involving intoxication through organomercurials.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000349:Africa; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D002648:Child; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000453:epidemiology; D005034:Ethylmercuric Chloride / Q000506:poisoning; D005035:Ethylmercury Compounds / Q000506:poisoning; D005260:Female; D005506:Food Contamination; D006166:Guatemala; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007493:Iraq; D007564:Japan; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008767:Methylmercury Compounds / Q000506:poisoning; D008875:Middle Aged; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D010154:Pakistan; D010662:Phenylmercuric Acetate / Q000506:poisoning; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D005035:Ethylmercury Compounds; D008767:Methylmercury Compounds; D005034:Ethylmercuric Chloride; D010662:Phenylmercuric Acetate