Herbal vitamins: Lead toxicity and developmental delay

被引：44

作者：

Moore, C

Adler, R ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Childrens Hosp Los Angeles, Div Gen Pediat, Los Angeles, CA 90027 USA

[2] Childrens Hosp Los Angeles, Dept Pediat, Los Angeles, CA 90027 USA

来源：

PEDIATRICS | 2000年 / 106卷 / 03期

关键词：

herbal vitamins; lead poisoning; developmental delay;

D O I：

10.1542/peds.106.3.600

中图分类号：

R72 [儿科学];

学科分类号：

100202 ;

摘要：

A case of lead poisoning from an Indian herbal vitamin is presented. The patient who was developmentally delayed was given an herbal vitamin from India to strengthen his brain. The tablet contained large amounts of lead and mercury, leading to significant lead burden. Vulnerability of families and lack of awareness of health care professionals of dangers of unknown herbal supplementation are discussed.

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页码：600 / 602

页数：3

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