Selected case histories and epidemiologic examples of human mercury poisoning.
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.
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
D005035:Ethylmercury Compounds; D008767:Methylmercury Compounds; D005034:Ethylmercuric Chloride; D010662:Phenylmercuric Acetate