Thimerosal: current sources of contact in Brazil.
Thimerosal is an organic mercury derivative found in ophthalmic solutions and certain vaccines in Brazil. Although most studies suggest the prevalence of thimerosal sensitivity to be quite high, this condition does not currently have any clinical relevance. The present article surveyed 184 Brazilian products (151 topical medications and 33 vaccines) and found that thimerosal was only present in 3 ophthalmic solutions and 5 vaccines.
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Vanessa Barreto
VB
Rocha
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Maria Antonieta Rios
MA
Scherrer
D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000032:analysis; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D013849:Thimerosal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D014612:Vaccines / Q000032:analysis
D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical; D014612:Vaccines; D013849:Thimerosal