title: [Problems of exposure to organic mercury compounds in pregnancy].
abstract: On account of oral intake of mercury by contaminated foodstuff (eggs eaten by pregnant women) due to non-observance of legal decisions increased mercury concentrations in the maternal and infantile blood, in the urine and hair of the mother, in the placenta, the amnion, the cord blood and the breast milk could be proved in comparison to non-exposed pregnant women. Clinical and laboratory-chemical parameters did not show any symptoms of an intoxication in mothers and children. Demands for observance of the legal decisions and avoidance of professional dealing are particularly important for pregnant women.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange / Q000187:drug effects; D008628:Mercury / Q000097:blood; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012306:Risk
chemical_list: D008628:Mercury
vernacular_title: Zur Problematik der organischen Quecksilberexposition bei Schwangeren.