| The quicksilver prize: Mercury vapor poisoning aboard HMS Triumph and HMS Phipps. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15037700 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In 1810, two British ships, HMS Triumph and HMS Phipps, salvaged a large load of elemental mercury from a wrecked Spanish vessel near Cadiz, Spain. The bladders containing the mercury soon ruptured. The element spread about the ships in liquid and vapor forms. The sailors presented with neurologic compromises: tremor, paralysis, and excessive salivation as well as tooth loss, skin problems, and pulmonary complaints. The events are reviewed in the context of what was known about mercury vapor inhalation. |
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Authors:
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Michael J Doherty |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurology Volume: 62 ISSN: 1526-632X ISO Abbreviation: Neurology Publication Date: 2004 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-03-23 Completed Date: 2004-07-19 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401060 Medline TA: Neurology Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 963-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Swedish Epilepsy Center, Seattle, WA, USA. michael.doherty@swedish.org |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Great Britain History, 19th Century Humans Inhalation Exposure / adverse effects, history Male Mercury / chemistry, history Mercury Poisoning / diagnosis, history*, prevention & control Military Personnel / history Naval Medicine / history*, methods Occupational Exposure / adverse effects, history Recurrence Spain Volatilization |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7439-97-6/Mercury |
| Comments/Corrections | |
Comment In:
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Neurology. 2004 Oct 12;63(7):1339-40; author reply 1340
[PMID:
15477574
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