Acrodynia: exposure to mercury from fluorescent light bulbs

Medical attention was sought for a 23-month-old toddler because of anorexia, weight loss, irritability, profuse sweating, peeling and redness of his fingers and toes, and a miliarial rash. The diagnosis was mercury poisoning, and an investigation of his environment disclosed that he had been exposed...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1987-05, Vol.79 (5), p.786-789
Main Authors: TUNNESSEN, W. W. JR, MCMAHON, K. J, BASER, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acrodynia - chemically induced
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical and industrial products toxicology. Toxic occupational diseases
Environmental Exposure
Household Articles
Humans
Infant
Lighting
Male
Medical sciences
Mercury Poisoning - etiology
Metals and various inorganic compounds
Toxicology
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Summary:Medical attention was sought for a 23-month-old toddler because of anorexia, weight loss, irritability, profuse sweating, peeling and redness of his fingers and toes, and a miliarial rash. The diagnosis was mercury poisoning, and an investigation of his environment disclosed that he had been exposed to mercury from broken fluorescent light bulbs. Acrodynia resulting from fluorescent bulbs has not been previously reported.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.79.5.786