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