Mercury as a health hazard.
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چکیده
Pink disease has virtually disappeared since teething powders were withdrawn. We describe a case in a boy who was exposed to metallic mercury vapour. We discuss the potential health hazard of spilled elemental mercury in the house and the difficulties of removing it from the environment.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 62 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987