Mercuric Bichloride Poisoning

Abstract
AS PART of a general review of cases of poisoning at the Boston City Hospital, 54 cases of mercuric bichloride poisoning from 1934 to 1946 were reviewed. In view of the recent introduction of specific therapy for mercury poisoning, it seems appropriate to present this series in order to reemphasize the natural history of the results of mercury ingestion, as an aid in the evaluation of newer forms of treatment. In addition, the cases with renal damage in this series are worthy of attention in view of the current interest in the treatment of acute renal insufficiency.Mercury poisoning may . . .