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  • Title: Neurotoxic effects in mercury-exposed workers.
    Author: Triebig G, Schaller KH.
    Journal: Neurobehav Toxicol Teratol; 1982; 4(6):717-20. PubMed ID: 7170033.
    Abstract:
    Mercury levels in blood and urine and several nerve conduction velocities (CV) were measured in two groups of workers exposed to mercury (Hg) and in a reference group. Furthermore neuropsychiatric examination and psychological tests were performed. There was a significant mild degree of slowing of sensory CV, but no dose-effect relationship was evaluated on a group basis. The individual assessment showed in some cases hints of abnormal CV caused by mercury exposure. Significant correlations were found between duration of exposure and decrease of short-term memory. However there was no relationship in the case of the other psychological tests. In conclusion, results indicate that there are no disorders of central and/or peripheral nervous system function if the valid Biological Threshold Limit Values in FRG (50 micrograms Hg/l blood and/or 200 micrograms Hg/l urine) are not exceeded.
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