| Does thimerosal or other mercury exposure increase the risk for autism? A review of current literature. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20628442 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This report reviews current literature regarding the association of the pharmaceutical preservative thimerosal and other mercury exposures with the risk for autism. The evidence presented here does not support a causal association between autism and mercury exposure from the preservative thimerosal. The risk for autism from other mercury exposures such as from dental amalgam restorations or environmental mercury release into the atmosphere is ambiguous. Since mercury is a known neurotoxin, more research should be done to ensure that mercury exposure from any source does not contribute to autism. |
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Authors:
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Stephen T Schultz |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta neurobiologiae experimentalis Volume: 70 ISSN: 1689-0035 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Neurobiol Exp (Wars) Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-14 Completed Date: 2010-12-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1246675 Medline TA: Acta Neurobiol Exp (Wars) Country: Poland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 187-95 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Texas, Health Science School, San Antonio, TX, USA. stephen.schultz@med.navy.mil |
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| MeSH Terms | |
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Autistic Disorder
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chemically induced*,
epidemiology Canada Child Denmark Environmental Exposure / adverse effects Female Great Britain Humans Immunization / adverse effects Infant Mercury / analysis, metabolism, toxicity* Mercury Poisoning / epidemiology, metabolism Preservatives, Pharmaceutical / adverse effects Thimerosal / adverse effects* United States Vaccines / adverse effects* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Preservatives, Pharmaceutical; 0/Vaccines; 54-64-8/Thimerosal; 7439-97-6/Mercury |
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