Mercury Toxicity and Treatment: A Review of the Literature

Mercury is a toxic heavy metal which is widely dispersed in nature. Most human exposure results from fish consumption or dental amalgam. Mercury occurs in several chemical forms, with complex pharmacokinetics. Mercury is capable of inducing a wide range of clinical presentations. Diagnosis of mercur...

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Main Author: Robin A. Bernhoft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/460508