title: Mercury as a health hazard.
abstract: Pink disease has virtually disappeared since teething powders were withdrawn. We describe a case in a boy who was exposed to metallic mercury vapour. We discuss the potential health hazard of spilled elemental mercury in the house and the difficulties of removing it from the environment.
mesh_terms: D000170:Acrodynia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003666:Decontamination; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008628:Mercury / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D008628:Mercury