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Quick Summary:

• Mercury (Hg) is a heavy silver-grey liquid metal that exists in elemental, organic, and inorganic forms. The organic form of mercury is largely found in fish, such as sharks and king mackerel, in the form of methylmercury, and in some antiseptics
• Organic Mercury Poisoning is the accidental or intentional intake of compounds containing the chemical
• The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

• In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
• In case of poisoning, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
• Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Methylmercury Poisoning?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used for Methylmercury Poisoning:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002476.htm (accessed on 09/30/2017)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3514464/ (accessed on 09/30/2017)

https://www.epa.gov/mercury/health-effects-exposures-mercury (accessed on 09/30/2017)

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs361/en/ (accessed on 09/30/2017)

https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mmg/mmg.asp?id=106&tid=24 (accessed on 09/30/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/30/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Methylmercury Poisoning:

Ceccatelli, S., Daré, E., & Moors, M. (2010). Methylmercury-induced neurotoxicity and apoptosis. Chemico-biological interactions, 188(2), 301-308.

Ralston, N. V., & Raymond, L. J. (2010). Dietary selenium's protective effects against methylmercury toxicity. Toxicology, 278(1), 112-123.

Gardner, R. M., Nyland, J. F., & Silbergeld, E. K. (2010). Differential immunotoxic effects of inorganic and organic mercury species in vitro. Toxicology letters, 198(2), 182-190.

Sheehan, M. C., Burke, T. A., Navas-Acien, A., Breysse, P. N., McGready, J., & Fox, M. A. (2014). Global methylmercury exposure from seafood consumption and risk of developmental neurotoxicity: a systematic review. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 92(4), 254-269F.

Ishitobi, H., Stern, S., Thurston, S. W., Zareba, G., Langdon, M., Gelein, R., & Weiss, B. (2010). Organic and inorganic mercury in neonatal rat brain after prenatal exposure to methylmercury and mercury vapor. Environmental health perspectives, 118(2), 242.