Methyl mercury in blood of dentists.

Author: Cross JD, Dale IM, Goolvard L, Lenihan JM, Smith H.

Source: Lancet.

Year: 1978

Comment:

This letter discusses methylmercury levels in dentists.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“These observations suggest that chronic mercurialism in dentists and others exposed to mercury vapour may be attributable to methyl mercury. Many of the symptoms of chronic poisoning by inorganic mercury, including depression irritability, failure of memory and concentration, and hand tremor are found also in victims of methyl mercury poisoning.”

Citation:

Cross JD, Dale IM, Goolvard L, Lenihan JM, Smith H. Methyl mercury in blood of dentists. Lancet. 1978; 2(8084):312-3.