Also, fetal Minamata Disease is reported, that shows impairments similar to cerebral infantile paralysis because mother is exposed to methylmercury during pregnancy.
It is established that the disease differs from inorganic mercury poisoning which damages kidneys, etc., and also, it isn't confirmed that it damages organs other than nervous system.Ĭlinically diverse signs and symptoms are manifested the main signs and symptoms are sensory disturbance in the distal portions of four extremities, cerebellar ataxia, bilateral concentric contraction of the visual field, disturbed ocular movement caused by central nervous system (CNS), impairment of hearing caused by CNS, and equilibrium disturbance caused by CNS, etc. Minamata Disease is a poisoning disease that nervous system, mainly central nervous system, is damaged by methylmercury. Signs and Symptoms of Minamata Disease Clinical features of Minamata Disease
