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February 07, 2017

Autism: A Unique Type of Mercury Poisoning

Autism is a syndrome characterized by impairments in social relatedness, language and communication, a need for routine and sameness, abnormal movements, and sensory dysfunction. Mercury (Hg) is a toxic metal that can exist as a pure element or in a variety of inorganic and organic forms and can cause immune, sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions similar to traits defining or associated with autism.Thimerosal, a preservative frequently added to childhood vaccines, has become a major source of Hg in human infants and toddlers.

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