Neurotoxic effects of thimerosal at vaccines doses on the encephalon and development in 7 days-old hamsters.

Author: Laurente J, Remuzgo F, Ávalos B, Chiquinta J, Ponce B, Avendaño R, Maya L.

Source: An Fac Med Lima.

Year: 2007

Comment:

Abstract / Excerpt:

“The administration of thimerosal in equivalent doses to vaccines content was associated with low corporal weight, low encephalon weight, and smaller stature in postnatal hamsters. Neurotoxic effects were also produced at encephalic level: at hippocampus (regions CA1, CA3 and DG), cerebral cortex, and cerebellum (Purkinje cells and granulose cells); with decrease in neuronal density, neuronal necrosis, axonal demyelinization, and gliosis. In addition, risk increase in developing any of these alterations was high just in the animal group receiving thimerosal.”

Citation:

Laurente J, Remuzgo F, Ávalos B, Chiquinta J, Ponce B, Avendaño R, Maya L. Neurotoxic effects of thimerosal at vaccines doses on the encephalon and development in 7 days-old hamsters. An Fac Med Lima. 2007; 68(3): 222-237.