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Long-Term Effects of Elemental Mercury on Renal Function in Miners of the Idrija Mercury Mine

2005; Oxford University Press; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/annhyg/mei022

1475-3162

Alenka Franko, Metka V Budihna, Metoda Dodič-Fikfak,

Heavy metals in environment

Background: The kidneys are one of the main target organs for elemental mercury (Hg0). The influence of Hg0 on kidneys has been extensively studied but the long-term effects on this organ have not yet been determined with certainty. The basic aim of this research was to study the effects of a long-term exposure to Hg0 vapours on the renal function in miners in the post-exposure period.