Abstract |
Seven of nine postal workers exposed to lead-sulfate batteries over a period of up to 30 years developed parkinsonian symptoms. One of the remaining two showed left-hand bradykinesia and one was not available for examination. The high prevalence and cause of parkinsonism in these patients remains unexplained. Lead intoxication may play a role in the occurrence of parkinsonian symptoms, but involvement of sulfate and other sulfur compounds must also be considered.
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Authors | W Kuhn, R Winkel, D Woitalla, S Meves, H Przuntek, T Müller |
Journal | Neurology
(Neurology)
Vol. 50
Issue 6
Pg. 1885-6
(Jun 1998)
ISSN: 0028-3878 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9633752
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antiparkinson Agents
- Lead
- lead sulfate
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Topics |
- Antiparkinson Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Electronics
- Humans
- Lead
(adverse effects)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Occupational Exposure
- Parkinson Disease
(drug therapy, epidemiology)
- Postal Service
- Prevalence
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