Fish faddism causing low-level mercury poisoning in the Caribbean: two case reports
Cases journal
; 2(7009): [1-4], Apr. 2009.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MedCarib
| ID: med-17690
Biblioteca responsável:
TT5
ABSTRACT
Two otherwise healthy middle-aged males presented with persistent abdominal and lower- back pain, progressive weakness, paraesthesias, fatigue and weight loss over 8-12 months. Extensive work-up failed to localize organ pathology. Both men, strongly aware of the nutritional benefits of fish had a diet dedicated of canned and fresh fish. Raised blood mercury levels confirmed clinical suspicion and serial levels declined with symptom resolution after excluding dietary fish. To gain reported health benefits of fish as a healthy food modest consumption is encouraged. Efforts to monitor fish consumption and mercury residues in fish are recommended in Trinidad and Tobago.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
MedCarib
Assunto principal:
Trinidad e Tobago
/
Peixes Venenosos
/
Região do Caribe
/
Mercúrio
/
Intoxicação por Mercúrio
Limite:
Animais
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe Inglês
/
Trinidad e Tobago
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Cases journal
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
The University of the West Indies/Trinidad and Tobago