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Title: Fetal methylmercury poisoning. Relationship between concentration in single strands of maternal hair and child effects.
Author: Marsh-DO; Clarkson-TW; Cox-C; Myers-GJ; Amin-Zaki-L; Al-Tikriti-S
Abstract:
Pregnant women consumed bread that was prepared from methylmercury-treated wheat. Single strands of maternal head hair were analyzed by x-ray fluorescence spectrometry. The index of fetal exposure was the maximum hair mercury concentration during gestatio
Journal: Arch-Neurol. 1987 Oct; 44(10): 1017-22