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. 1979 Feb;36(1):59–62. doi: 10.1136/oem.36.1.59

Bromine in blood, EEG and transaminases in methyl bromide workers.

M M Verberk, T Rooyakkers-Beemster, M de Vlieger, A G van Vliet
PMCID: PMC1008493  PMID: 444442

Abstract

In 33 methyl bromide users, slight electroencephalographic changes (in 10 subjects) and a small increase in serum transaminases were found which could be related to bromine concentration in blood. No relationship was found with subjective symptoms, general neurological examination or the results of serum protein electrophoresis.

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