; Ansari, A.A.; et al. 0000010138 00000 n ; Carrera, J.-P.; Li, S.; Zarebski, A.E. ; do Nascimento, J.L.M. Currently in Europe less than one third of chlorine production is still based on mercury technology, with a view to phase this out completely by 2020. ; Campos, N.; Augusto-Oliveira, M.; Santos-Sacramento, L.; Lopes-Araujo, A.; Souza-Monteiro, J.R.; Alburquerque-Santos, R.; do Nascimento, J.L.M. The inorganic salts of mercury are corrosive to the skin, eyes and gastrointestinal tract, and may induce kidney toxicity if ingested. Genchi, G.; Sinicropi, M.S. Here, we discuss key aspects in mercury intoxication and SARS-CoV-2 infection, describing the similarities shared in clinical manifestations (especially neurological and cardiovascular outcomes), molecular mechanisms (with a hypothesis in the renin-angiotensin system) and genetic susceptibility (mainly by apolipoprotein E, paraoxonase 1 and glutathione family genes). Recognised target organs are the kidneys, central nervous system and thyroid glands. Inorganic mercury is added to some skin-lightening products in significant amounts. ; Augusto-Oliveira, M.; Lopes-Arajo, A.; Santos-Sacramento, L.; Macchi, B.M. Children can be exposed to methylmercury by eating certain types of fish or if their mothers ate mercury-contaminated fish before their birth. Of greatest concern to fish, wildlife, and humans is mercury's conversion to methylmercury. Toxicity. The discharge included high concentrations of methylmercury. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, route of exposure (eating, breathing, injecting, touching), characteristics of the person (age and health). This metal can travel a long distance into the atmosphere, depositing and contaminating areas with no anthropogenic mercury sources, such as the Arctic [, Once in the human body, this metal is able to cause deleterious effects in multiple systems such as the Central Nervous System (CNS), the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, the immunological system, the urinary system or the hematological system, among others [, Worryingly, the levels of human exposure to mercury during the pandemic could be even higher than those of previous years. You also can visit the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry at www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp46.html for a toxicological profile of mercury. specifically, they state that, associations of the possible adverse outcomes including neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity, genotoxicity, developmental toxicity, cardiovascular toxicity, disrupting endocrine systems and metabolic effects with mercury exposure may depend on the doses and length of the exposure, the type of mercury, the age and sex of 0000074644 00000 n The major human exposure pathway for elemental mercury is via inhalation (WHO, 2003; Clarkson and Magaos, 2006). Both blood and urine mercury levels tend to increase with age. The analysis of the risk/benefit of fish consumption during pregnancy is complicated. Mercury is classically known as the major source of environmental pollution in the Amazonian region, a fact closely related to its wide use in illegal gold mining activity and other anthropogenic interventions such as dams and fires [, Another important factor contributing to the increase in mercury emissions is the extensive biomass burning and deforestation, which are very recurrent in the Brazilian Amazon (, Considering that the first case of COVID-19 registered in Brazil was on 25 February 2020 [, The high SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility was generally observed in the North of Brazil, which presented a higher rate than other Brazilian regions, particularly in the South, as reported by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fundao Oswaldo Cruz in Portuguese, also known as FIOCRUZ) (, In addition to the high incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, Amazonian populations experience a high exposure to mercury [, Unfortunately, Brazil is currently facing a humanitarian crisis: hundreds of adults and children of Yanomami indigenous communities are dying due to starvation, undernutrition, infectious diseases and mercury poisoning (, Furthermore, Amazonian populations face several challenges, particularly regarding healthcare; the scenario is even worse considering the traditional Amazonian populations, [, All the features mentioned previously put Amazonian populations in a vulnerable situation [, From the point of view of public health, the Amazon has additional factors that make it the most important case study to be carried out to better understand the dynamic of the relationship of COVID-19 and mercury intoxication. Mercury - What are the potential health effect of mercury? Translational relevance for in vitro/in vivo models: A novel approach to mercury dosing. <<055A948F5B4C2C458B9072A19DFFDDAA>]>> 0000000016 00000 n For example, large predatory fish are more likely to have high levels of mercury as a result of eating many smaller fish that have acquired mercury through ingestion of plankton. These cookies may also be used for advertising purposes by these third parties. ; do Nascimento, J.L.M. Feature papers represent the most advanced research with significant potential for high impact in the field. In its organic (methylmercury) form, mercury is highly bioaccumulative and is among the most toxic compounds commonly found in WebFor more information. ; de Oliveira, M.A. ; Steuerwald, A.J. Paper should be a substantial original Article that involves several techniques or approaches, provides an outlook for ; Fearnside, P.M.; Tupinambs, U. Dynamics of COVID-19 in Amazonia: A history of government denialism and the risk of a third wave. Akca, U.K.; Kesici, S.; Ozsurekci, Y.; Aykan, H.H. ; Erkenswick, G.; Evers, D.C.; Fernandez, L.E. You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. Infants born to women who were poisoned with methylmercury had developmental abnormalities and cerebral palsy. Autoinflammatory and autoimmune conditions at the crossroad of COVID-19. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054207, Arrifano GdP, Augusto-Oliveira M, Lopes-Arajo A, Santos-Sacramento L, Macchi BM, Nascimento JLMd, Crespo-Lopez ME. A less common exposure to mercury is when elemental mercury or products containing elemental mercury break and release mercury vapors into the air. ; do Nascimento, J.L.M. Health effects Thimerosal and phenylmercuric acetate are other types of organic mercury compounds made in small amounts for use as preservatives. However, mercury can also exist in other forms that are deposited locally; scientists have identified many means by which it can be converted into a "local pollutant.". Upon Mercury has long been recognised as toxic, principally in relation to its effects on humans following acute or prolonged high-level occupational exposures and, in the latter half of the last century, from a number of environmental incidents. 0000006240 00000 n ; Viana, P.V.S. ; Sunol, C.; do Nascimento, J.L.M. Davis, H.E. 2023; 20(5):4207. Berzas Nevado, J.J.; Rodriguez Martin-Doimeadios, R.C. Safe Drinking Water Act. ; et al. interesting to readers, or important in the respective research area. Cookies used to track the effectiveness of CDC public health campaigns through clickthrough data. Side Effects. WebHealth effects caused by long-term exposure to mercury vapors Anxiety Excessive shyness Anorexia Sleeping problems Loss of appetite Irritability Fatigue Sawadogo, W.; Tsegaye, M.; Gizaw, A.; Adera, T. Overweight and obesity as risk factors for COVID-19-associated hospitalisations and death: Systematic review and meta-analysis. ; Oliveira, A.A.; Lengert, A.; Oliveira, M.T. ; De Campos, A.B. Arrifano, G.P.F. These are integrated systems and when a fetus is forming, muscle tissue and neural tissue need to talk to each other to get wired up. Mercury is an element that cannot be destroyed; therefore, mercury already in use can be recycled for other essential uses, with no further need for mercury mining. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 900|aZbr5W&fndUf5n. Mercury is currently WebMercury (organo) Alkyl Compounds Health Effects According to Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), mercury is not classifiable as a human Mercury is found in air, water and soil. People are mainly exposed to methylmercury, an organic compound, when they eat fish and shellfish that contain the compound. ; Pereira, R.H.M. Troyer, E.A. It is important to clarify which category a compound belongs to before comparing it with a standard or determining its relative toxicity. Mercury, lead, chromium, cadmium, and arsenic have been the most common heavy metals that induced human poisonings. Minamata disease peaked in the 1950s, with severe cases suffering brain damage, paralysis, incoherent speech and delirium. ; Kohn, J.N. WebLong-term exposure to high levels of methylmercury causes effects primarily on the nervous system. Arrifano, G.P. ; Emina, J.B.; et al. Arancibia-Hernandez, Y.L. You can unsubscribe at any time and we'll never share your details to third parties. "Reconstruction of Occupational Mercury Exposures at a Chloralkali Plant. de Castro, F.F. Liu, Y.; Yang, Y.; Zhang, C.; Huang, F.; Wang, F.; Yuan, J.; Wang, Z.; Li, J.; Li, J.; Feng, C.; et al. WebHow Mercury Affects Peoples Health . Arrifano, G.P.F. ; Calina, D.; Vinceti, M.; Goumenou, M.; Kostoff, R.N. 0000309442 00000 n Some of the heavy metals are essential as nutrients for humans such as iron, cobalt and, zinc in small quantities but are toxic in higher quantities. ; McCorkell, L.; Vogel, J.M. In the chlor-alkali industry elemental (metallic) mercury is used in the electrolysis of sodium chloride to make caustic soda and chlorine. Dolf van Wijk Executive Director Tel. Organic Mercury: Large amounts of methylmercury eaten over weeks to months have caused damage to the nervous system. Mercury and SARS-CoV-2 infection share many similarities in molecular mechanisms of damage, including but not limited to inflammation, oxidative stress and the disruption of calcium signalization [, SARS-CoV-2 enters cells via the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor, a homolog of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), and during this process, together with the coronavirus, the intact ACE2 or its transmembrane domain is internalized [, COVID-19 has recently been associated with Kawasaki Disease (KD) in several countries, including France, Italy, the USA and the UK [, Mercury and coronavirus also share pathological effects on cognition [, Another interesting issue shared, at least in part, by mercury and SARS-CoV-2 virus is the genetic susceptibility. WHO publishes evidence about the health impacts of the different forms of mercury, guidance on identifying populations at risk from mercury exposure, tools to reduce mercury exposure, and guidance on the replacement of mercury-containing thermometers and blood pressure measuring devices in health care. The bay was rich in fish and shellfish, providing the main livelihood for local residents and fishermen from other areas. Contributing to this knowledge, here, we compile and discuss what we currently know about the mechanisms shared by the two pathological conditions. ; Kantonen, J.; Kaivola, K.; Hokkanen, L.; Myrnp, M.I. Basta, P.C. SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis. 0000002250 00000 n Mercury is classified as a heavy metal (atomic weight 200.59) and is well known as being among the most toxic of metals (World Health Organization, 2007). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency currently acknowledges the health benefits of nutrients in fish, but also recommends that pregnant mothers limit consumption and avoid fish with higher concentrations of MeHg. Wang, F.; Kream, R.M. de Paula Arrifano, G.; Crespo-Lopez, M.E. Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water and soil. Patanavanich, R.; Glantz, S.A. Click here to sign in with Occup Environ Med. A significant example of mercury exposure affecting public health occurred in Minamata, Japan, between 1932 and 1968, where a factory producing acetic acid discharged waste liquid into Minamata Bay. I am diametrically opposed to this type of work, especially given the paucity of medical research on using the human body as an RF antenna, said Brian Hooker, Ph.D., P.E., Childrens For many years, no one realised that the fish were contaminated with mercury, and that it was causing a strange disease in the local community and in other districts. ; Augusto-Oliveira, M.; Arrifano, G.d.P. ; Simoes, M.R. The inhalation of mercury vapour can produce harmful effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, lungs and kidneys, and may be fatal. ; Hofer, C.B. WebDepending on how much mercury is inhaled, permanent lung damage and death may occur. There continues to be strong pressure from the regulatory bodies to remove mercury wherever possible from industrial uses and products. ; Dezencourt, J.; Sousa Passos, C.J. Metallic mercury. A Feature Both COVID-19 and mercury exposure present a Santos-Sacramento, L.; Arrifano, G.P. ; Mamoulakis, C.; Aschner, M.; et al. ; Orellana, J.D.Y. Literature gaps on epidemiological data are also highlighted, considering the coincident prevalence. Once in the environment, mercury can be transformed by bacteria into methylmercury. Mercury, such as thiomersal (ethylmercury), is used in very small amounts as a preservative in some vaccines and pharmaceuticals. 0000008735 00000 n Vassallo, D.V. Elemental and methylmercury are toxic to the central and peripheral nervous systems. 0000075610 00000 n ; Da Silva, R.; Hoffman, N.C. Mercury sink in Amazon rainforest: Soil geochemical data from the Tapajos National Forest, Brazil. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Disparities in COVID-19 Outcomes by Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status: A Systematic-Review and Meta-analysis. Xie, Y.; Bowe, B.; Al-Aly, Z. Burdens of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 by severity of acute infection, demographics and health status. Neurological and behavioural disorders may be observed after inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure of different mercury compounds. Mercury bio-accumulates as it moves up the food chain and eventually reaches humans in the form of fish consumption, which is a major food source in many parts of the world. Mercury levels increase by 100-1,000 times or more through bioconcentration. Large-scale projects in the amazon and human exposure to mercury: The case-study of the Tucuru Dam. 0000001725 00000 n Arrifano, G.P. Symptoms of long-term high level methylmercury exposure include disturbances in vision, hearing and speech, as well as tingling and numbness in fingers and toes, lack of coordination and muscle weakness. Mercury exists in three different states and can form both organic and inorganic compounds. ; Hacon, S.S. Mercury Contamination: A Growing Threat to Riverine and Urban Communities in the Brazilian Amazon. 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