Abstract
The methylation of mercuric mercury (Hg2+) in the aquatic sediments produces methylmercury (CH3Hg+), which is biomagnified along the food chain. The ingestion of piscivorous fish or aquatic mammals by pregnant women is of concern because it can cause long-lasting neurobehavioral deficits in their offspring.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Environmental Monitoring
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Food Contamination / analysis*
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Humans
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Methylmercury Compounds / adverse effects
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Methylmercury Compounds / analysis*
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Methylmercury Compounds / toxicity
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Water Pollutants, Chemical / adverse effects
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Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis*
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Water Pollutants, Chemical / toxicity
Substances
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Methylmercury Compounds
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Water Pollutants, Chemical