Table 4:
Clinical and Toxicological Background Information for Subjects With High Brain Mercury Levels
| Subject 1 | Subject 2 | Subject 3 | Subject 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at Exposure (yrs) | 47 | 8 | 38 | 19 |
| Age at Death (yrs) | 48 | 29 | 38 | 20 |
| Time between exposure and death | 10 months | 21 years | 12 days | Injections 21 and 16 months pre-mortem |
| Gender | F | F | F | M |
| Exposure route | Dermal and possibly inhalation | Oral | Inhalation | Intravenous |
| Estimated dose | ∼1344 mg (∼0.44 ml) | NA | NA | 4 ml |
| Estimated exposure duration | Seconds to a few minutes | Multiple times over 3 months | Minutes to hours, probably once | Injections 21 and 16 months pre-mortem |
| Chelation treatment | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |