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- Chelation therapy is commonly used for treating mercury poisoning, prompting public health discussions about its effectiveness and safety.
- The paper addresses concerns regarding mercury-containing cosmetics in Minnesota and presents two unpublished cases linked to potential mercury toxicity treated with chelation.
- Physicians are urged to carefully assess mercury exposure sources and weigh the risks and benefits of chelation therapy, as potential adverse effects remain a significant public health issue.
Article Abstract
Chelation therapy is often used to treat mercury poisoning. Public health personnel are often asked about mercury toxicity and its treatment. This paper provides a public health department response to use of a mercury-containing cosmetic in Minnesota, a perspective on two unpublished cases of chelation treatment for postulated mercury toxicity, and comments on the use of a nonsystemic treatment for removal of mercury following the Iraqi seed coat poisoning incident. Physicians should evaluate sources of exposure, biomarkers, and risks and benefits before recommending chelation therapy for their patients. Potential risks to chelation therapy and its little understood subtle or latent effects are areas of public health concern.
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