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Type: Journal article
Title: Mercury poisoning from home gold amalgam extraction
Author: Saleem, M.
Alfred, S.
Bahnisch, R.A.
Coates, P.
Kearney, D.J.
Citation: Medical Journal of Australia, 2013; 199(2):125-127
Publisher: MJA Group Australia
Issue Date: 2013
ISSN: 1326-5377
0025-729X
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Mohamed Saleem, Sam Alfred, Rebecca A Bahnisch, Penelope Coates, Daniel J Kearney
Abstract: This is the fi rst Australian report of pneumonitis and confi rmed minimal change disease with nephrotic syndrome resulting from mercury vapour inhalation. This case highlights the immediate and delayed eff ects of such poisoning, and that prompt and sometimes prolonged treatment may prevent long-term damage.
Keywords: Humans
Nephrosis, Lipoid
Nephrotic Syndrome
Mercury Poisoning
Gold Alloys
Dental Amalgam
Inhalation Exposure
Middle Aged
Pneumonia
Male
Rights: Copyright status unknown
DOI: 10.5694/mja13.10171
Published version: http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja13.10171
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