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Mercury

Mercury intoxication is now rare. Most exposures come from consumption of seafood. Accidental ingestion of elemental thermometer mercury and amalgam mercury represent minimal risk. Occupational exposures and deliberate self-poisoning with mercury may cause serious morbidity or mortality

References

  • Clarkson TW, Magos L, Myers GJ. The toxicology of mercury – current exposures and clinical manifestations. New England Journal of Medicine 2003; 349:1731-1737
  • Kales SN, Goldman RH. Mercury exposure: current concepts, controversies, and a clinic’s experience. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2002; 44:143-154
  • Brownawall AM, Berent S, Brent RL et al. The potential adverse effects of dental amalgam. Toxicological Reviews 2005;24(1):1-10.

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