Mercury Q&A

Medical facts about Minamata disease

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Would everyone develop Minamata disease by eating mercury-contaminated fish?

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Why were some babies born having Minamata disease?

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Could people die of Minamata disease?

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Is Minamata disease infectious?

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Can Minamata disease be cured?

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Do people still develop Minamata disease now?

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When one is exposed to methylmercury, is there a way to have it excreted?

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