Occupational manganese neurotoxicity provoked by hepatitis C

Neurology. 2006 Jul 25;67(2):322-3. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000225179.21282.58.

Abstract

Manganese neurotoxicity developed in a highly exposed worker after asymptomatic, moderate hepatic dysfunction from hepatitis C infection. Antiviral therapy was accompanied by resolution of increased blood manganese levels and neurologic improvement. Even asymptomatic hepatic dysfunction may impair manganese clearance and place highly exposed persons at risk for toxicity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hepatitis C / complications*
  • Hepatitis C / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Manganese Poisoning / diagnosis*
  • Manganese Poisoning / etiology*
  • Metallurgy*
  • Occupational Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Occupational Diseases / etiology*
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*