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Evidence for a neuromuscular disorder in methylmercury poisoning.

Authors :
Rustam H
Von Burg R
Amin-Zaki L
El Hassani S
Source :
Archives of environmental health [Arch Environ Health] 1975 Apr; Vol. 30 (4), pp. 190-5.
Publication Year :
1975

Abstract

Data suggestive of a neuromuscular disorder responsive to neostigmine was uncovered in the course of electrophysiological testing of Iraqi patients poisoned by methylmercury. Subsequent neostigmine therapy produced a remarkable clinical improvement of the patients. Placebo substitution resulted in a substantial loss of testable strength that was restored when drug therapy was resumed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003-9896
Volume :
30
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archives of environmental health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1091217
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00039896.1975.10666674