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Mercury poisoning


DJ Shamley
JS Sack

Abstract

The diagnosis of mercury poisoning requires a high index of suspicion. Mercury poisoning in a patient involved in illicit gold extraction is reported and 6 other cases considered. Some of the clinical features and treatment of this condition are discussed.

S Afr Med J 1989; 76: 114-116

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eISSN: 2078-5135
print ISSN: 0256-9574