scholarly journals Characteristics and treatment of elemental mercury intoxication: A case series

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Johnson‐Arbor ◽  
Eshetu Tefera ◽  
John Farrell
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Elemental Mercury ◽  
Mercury Intoxication

Serum biochemical markers of central nerve system damage in children with acute elemental mercury intoxicatıon

2014 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. M. Yılmaz ◽  
H. Yılmaz ◽  
E. Tutkun ◽  
S. Uysal ◽  
K. B. Carman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Markers ◽  
Elemental Mercury ◽  
Central Nerve System ◽  
Mercury Intoxication ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Nerve System

scholarly journals Elemental mercury intoxication in 7 patients admitted to a pediatric rheumatology clinic

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayşenur Paç Kısaarslan ◽  
Betül Sözeri ◽  
Funda Baştuğ ◽  
Zübeyde Gündüz ◽  
Sibel Yel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Rheumatology ◽  
Elemental Mercury ◽  
Rheumatology Clinic ◽  
Mercury Intoxication ◽  
Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic

Mercury intoxication resembling pediatric rheumatic diseases: case series and literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 1333-1342
Author(s):  
Mehmet Yildiz ◽  
Amra Adrovic ◽  
Aybuke Gurup ◽  
Esra Karabag Yilmaz ◽  
Yavuz Ozer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Mercury Intoxication

EEG Findings in an Eleven-Year-Old Girl with Mercury Intoxication

2008 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 210-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Setz ◽  
A. A. A. van der Linde ◽  
G. P. J. M. Gerrits ◽  
J. Meulstee
Keyword(s):  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Mercury Concentration ◽  
Chelation Therapy ◽  
Elemental Mercury ◽  
Urinary Mercury ◽  
Mercury Intoxication ◽  
Broad Variety

An 11-year-old female was seen at our outpatient clinic with a broad variety of symptoms that were due to elemental mercury intoxication. Electromyography and sequential electroencephalography findings obtained at days 2, 36, 88 and 148 are described. The patient was treated with chelation therapy during which she clinically improved considerably. A profound decrease in urinary mercury concentration occurred as well as normalization of the electroencephalogram.

scholarly journals Evaluation of oxidative stress biomarkers in acute mercury intoxication

Folia Medica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 704-709
Author(s):  
Tahir Dalkiran ◽  
Kursat Bora Carman ◽  
Velid Unsal ◽  
Ergul Belge Kurutas ◽  
Yasar Kandur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Elemental Mercury ◽  
Mercury Exposure ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Mercury Intoxication ◽  
Oxidative Stress Status ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Oxidative Stress ◽  
Gpx Activity

Objective:&nbsp;Very few studies have evaluated the association between mercury exposure and oxidative stress in humans, particularly in children. This is the first report where we aimed to determine the oxidative stress status of children who were accidently exposed to elemental mercury. Methods: In the present study, the study group was composed of 86 randomly selected children poisoned by mercury; the control group was composed of 78 children who had no history of mercury exposure. At admission, blood samples were collected. Blood superoxide dismutase activity, catalase enzyme activity, and glutathione peroxidase activity were measured by Fridovich, Beutler, and Lawrence Burk methods respectively, and the results were given as U/g Hb . Malondialdehyde level was measured by Ohkawa methods , and the results were given as mmol/ml. Results:&nbsp;Catalase levels were significantly lower in the patient group compared to the control group (1.28&plusmn;0.62 vs 3.90 &plusmn; 0.86 U/g Hb, p<0.01). In exposed children, SOD levels were significantly higher than the controls (5936 &plusmn; 810 vs 2226 &plusmn; 464 U/g Hb, p<0,05), while the GPx activity was significantly lower (13.01 &plusmn; 3.21&nbsp; vs 34.97 &plusmn; 7.32 U/g Hb, p<0.01). The MDA levels of the mercury group were significantly higher than the MDA levels of the control group (2.85&plusmn;0.84&nbsp; vs 2.05&plusmn;0.79 mmol/ml, p<0.05) . Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that acute mercury poisoning causes alteration of oxidative stress status in children exposed to elemental mercury.

scholarly journals Chronic elemental mercury intoxication: clinical and field studies in lampsocket manufacturers.

1994 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y J Yang ◽  
C C Huang ◽  
T S Shih ◽  
S S Yang
Keyword(s):  
Elemental Mercury ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Mercury Intoxication

scholarly journals Neuropsychological alterations in mercury intoxication persist several years after exposure

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Cristina Zachi ◽  
Anita Taub ◽  
Marcília de Araújo Medrado Faria ◽  
Dora Fix Ventura
Keyword(s):  
Visual Memory ◽  
Neuropsychological Functioning ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Toxic Metal ◽  
Elemental Mercury ◽  
Mercury Vapor ◽  
Semantic Knowledge ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Information Processing Speed ◽  
Mercury Intoxication

Abstract Elemental mercury is a liquid toxic metal widely used in industry. Occupational exposure occurs mainly via inhalation. Previously, neuropsychological assessment detected deficits in former workers of a fluorescent lamp plant who had been exposed to elemental mercury vapor and were away from exposure for several years at the time of examination. Objectives: The purpose of this work was to reexamine these functions after 18 months in order to evaluate their progression. Methods: Thirteen participants completed tests of attention, inhibitory control, verbal/visual memory, psychomotor speed, verbal fluency, visuomotor ability, executive function, semantic knowledge, and depression and anxiety inventories on 2 separate occasions. Results: At baseline, the former workers indicated slower psychomotor and information processing speed, verbal spontaneous recall memory impairment, and increased depression and anxiety symptoms compared to controls (P<0.05). Paired comparisons of neuropsychological functioning within the exposed group at baseline and 1.5 years later showed poorer immediate memory performance (P<0.05). There were no differences on other measures. Conclusions: Although the literature show signs of recovery of functions, the neuropsychological effects related to mercury exposure are found to persist for many years.

scholarly journals Chronic elemental mercury intoxication: neuropsychological follow-up case study

Brain Injury ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 377-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.-S. HUA ◽  
C.-C. HUANG ◽  
Y.-J. YANG
Keyword(s):  
Elemental Mercury ◽  
Mercury Intoxication
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