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Case Reports
. 1987 Mar;62(3):293-5.
doi: 10.1136/adc.62.3.293.

Mercury as a health hazard

H A Curtis, S D Ferguson, R L Kell, A H Samuel
Case Reports

Mercury as a health hazard

H A Curtis et al. Arch Dis Child. 1987 Mar.

Abstract

Pink disease has virtually disappeared since teething powders were withdrawn. We describe a case in a boy who was exposed to metallic mercury vapour. We discuss the potential health hazard of spilled elemental mercury in the house and the difficulties of removing it from the environment.

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