Pneumonitis after Inhalation of Mercury Vapours
A 43-year-old man presented to hospital with pneumonia but only after discharge from hospital did he admit to deliberate prior inhalation of mercury. His pulmonary involvement appeared to resolve almost completely with antibiotics and supportive care. Nevertheless, persisting elevated urinary excret...
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Main Authors: | JD Glezos, JE Albrecht, RD Gair |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2006-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/898120 |
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