organomercurycontaminated
Organomercury contamination refers to the presence of organic mercury compounds in the environment or in biological organisms. Organic mercury compounds, such as methylmercury, are particularly concerning due to their high toxicity and tendency to bioaccumulate in food chains. These compounds are formed when inorganic mercury, released from natural sources like volcanic activity or from anthropogenic sources like industrial waste and mining, is converted by microorganisms in aquatic environments into more toxic organic forms.
The primary route of human exposure to organomercury is through the consumption of contaminated fish and seafood.
Symptoms of organomercury poisoning can include neurological deficits such as numbness, tingling, tremors, vision and hearing