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A fitter of a metallurgic factory with occupational exposure to high concentrations of mercury fumes for 16 years presents instability of pulse and blood pressure, general hyperhydrosis, asymmetric innervations of facial muscles and tongue, positive subcortical reflexes, hand tremor on physical examination. A dentist revealed paradontosis and chronic stomatitis. What is the most probable diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Mercury encephalopathy
  2. Acute mercury intoxication
  3. Parkinson syndrome
  4. Neuroinfection
  5. Chronic mercury intoxication
Correct answer

Chronic mercury intoxication

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