Informal gold miners with mercury toxicity: Novel asymmetrical neurological presentations
Mercury is a highly toxic heavy metal that may cause neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal and dermatological illnesses. Previously described neurological manifestations of mercury toxicity are symmetrical, and include a pancerebellar syndrome, generalised seizures and encephalopathy. Mer...
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| Main Authors: | J George, E Sadiq, I Moola, S Maharaj, A Mochan |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2023-12-01
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| Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/1127 |
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