Some of the toxic effects of<unk>  are partially or wholly reversible provided specific therapy is able to restore selenium availability to normal before tissue damage from oxidation becomes too extensive. Autopsy findings point to a half-life of inorganic<unk>  in human brains of 27.4 years. Heavy or prolonged exposure can do irreversible damage, in particular in fetuses, infants, and young children. Young's syndrome is believed to be a long-term consequence of early childhood<unk> .<unk> c chloride may cause cancer as it has caused increases in several types of tumors in rats and mice, while methyl<unk>  has caused kidney tumors in male rats. The EPA has classified<unk> c chloride and methyl<unk>  as possible human carcinogens (ATSDR, EPA) Detection in biological fluids<unk>  may be measured in blood or urine to confirm a diagnosis of poisoning in hospitalized people or to assist in the forensic investigation in a case of fatal over dosage. Some analytical techniques are capable of distinguishing organic from inorganic forms of the metal. The concentrations in both fluids tend to reach high levels early after exposure to inorganic forms, while lower but very persistent levels are observed following exposure to elemental or organic<unk> . Chelation therapy can cause a transient elevation of urine<unk>  levels.
Mercury poisoning
Minamata disease
Mercury Poisoning
Niigata Minamata disease
Cobalt poisoning
Childhood disintegrative disorder
Cadmium poisoning
Lead poisoning