Mercury toxicity (acrodynia) induced by long-term injection of gammaglobulin.

Author: Matheson DS, Clarkson TW, Gelfand EW

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics.

Year: 1980

Comment:

This research is related to thimerosal.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“It would appear, therefore, that the merthiolate which is used as a preservative in a commercially available gammglobulin preparation represents a potential hazard to patients receiving chronic parenteral therapy with gammaglobulin.”

Citation:

Matheson DS, Clarkson TW, Gelfand EW. Mercury toxicity (acrodynia) induced by long-term injection of gammaglobulin. The Journal of Pediatrics. 1980; 97(1): 153-155.