Developmental Exposure to PCBs, MeHg, or Both: Long-Term Effects on Auditory Function
Author(s) -
Brian E. Powers,
Emily Poon,
Helen J.K. Sable,
Susan L. Schantz
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
environmental health perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.257
H-Index - 282
eISSN - 1552-9924
pISSN - 0091-6765
DOI - 10.1289/ehp.0800428
Subject(s) - methylmercury , corn oil , ototoxicity , offspring , inhalation exposure , chemistry , toxicity , auditory brainstem response , audiology , no observed adverse effect level , physiology , toxicology , hearing loss , medicine , environmental chemistry , pregnancy , biology , bioaccumulation , food science , cisplatin , chemotherapy , genetics
Developmental exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or methylmercury (MeHg) can result in a variety of neurotoxic effects, including long-term auditory deficits. However, little is known about the effects of combined exposure to PCBs and MeHg on auditory function.
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