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In men working in chloralkali plants with long-term exposure to mercury vapor, studies found no measurable link between the amount of mercury in their blood and the presence of certain autoantibodies, immune complexes, IgG levels, or albumin in urine, compared to similar men without such exposure.
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A study of autoantibodies and circulating immune complexes in mercury-exposed chloralkali workers
Cross-Sectional Study
Human
1997Scientists looked at workers exposed to mercury fumes and compared them to workers not exposed, checking for signs of immune problems. They found no difference—mercury exposure didn’t cause more autoimmune signs or kidney issues in this group.
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