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Diseases

Methylmercury Explosure

An organic form ofmercury that is highly toxic and is the main culprit in mercury poisoning. ...Methylmercury is Highly toxic to mammals, including people, and causes a number of adverse effects. The brain is the most sensitive organ.

SYMPTOMS

  • Blindness.
  • Cerebral palsy (movement and coordination problems, and other complications)
  • Deafness.
  • Growth problems.
  • Impaired mental functioning.
  • Lung function impairment.
  • Small head.

CAUSES

Methylmercury is formed from inorganic mercury by the action of microbes that live in aquatic systems including lakes, rivers, wetlands, sediments, soils and the open ocean. ... Methylmercury production In inland and marine ecosystems has been primarily attributed to anaerobic bacteria in the sediment.

Chitradurga

Seebara, Behind Indian Oil Petrol Bunk, Basavakumara Swamy Mutt, Chitradurga - 577504

Kunigal

K Huraliborsandra, Gowdgere Post, Dhomratti Temple Road, Kunigal, Tumakuru District. - 572130

Bengaluru

36, KG Gollarapalya, Bolare (P), Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru - 560082