Inorganic mercury intoxication: A case report

Forensic Science International : Synergy
Daniel DiasHelena M Teixeira

Abstract

Mercury is a heavy metal with unique physico-chemical properties, and it is well distributed throughout the environment, being present in soil, water and air. This non-essential element is considered by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the ten most troublesome chemical to public health. Its toxicity spectrum depends on the chemical form in which it presents: elemental (metallic), organic or inorganic. The known intoxications are mainly occupational (mining, agriculture, incineration) or related to the use of dental amalgams or the consumption of contaminated fish and shellfish. Nowadays, acute exposures to toxic amounts of mercury are increasingly rare, especially those involving inorganic mercury compounds. The rate is even lower if we refer to intentional poisonings. Although there is a growing understanding of the toxicokinetics of mercury, there is still a lack of studies that support the emerging theories about its bioavailability in humans. In this manuscript we describe a rare case of an individual who committed suicide by ingesting mercuric oxide. The aim is to offer a medical contribution to the better understanding of the kinetics of this metal, making a discussion based on published literature and analyz...Continue Reading

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