| Literature DB >> 28055311 |
Faheem Maqbool1,2, Kamal Niaz1,2, Fatima Ismail Hassan1,2, Fazlullah Khan1,2, Mohammad Abdollahi1,2,3,4.
Abstract
Mercury (Hg) is toxic and hazardous metal that causes natural disasters in the earth's crust. Exposure to Hg occurs via various routes; like oral (fish), inhalation, dental amalgams, and skin from cosmetics. In this review, we have discussed the sources of Hg and its potential for causing toxicity in humans. In addition, we also review its bio-chemical cycling in the environment; its systemic, immunotoxic, genotoxic/carcinogenic, and teratogenic health effects; and the dietary influences; as well as the important considerations in risk assessment and management of Hg poisoning have been discussed in detail. Many harmful outcomes have been reported, which will provide more awareness.Entities:
Keywords: Human; immunotoxicity; mercury; metal; pathology
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28055311 DOI: 10.1080/10590501.2016.1278299
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Environ Sci Health C Environ Carcinog Ecotoxicol Rev ISSN: 1059-0501 Impact factor: 3.781