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Original Articles

Evidence for a Neuromuscular Disorder in Methylmercury Poisoning

Clinical and Electrophysiological Findings in Moderate to Severe Cases

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Pages 190-195 | Received 03 Jul 1974, Accepted 13 Sep 1974, Published online: 02 May 2013

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