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The correct answer is (b), Mercuric chloride.<\/p>\n
Minamata disease is a neurological disorder caused by mercury poisoning. It was first identified in Minamata, Japan, in 1956, after people who ate fish from Minamata Bay began to suffer from a variety of symptoms, including numbness in the extremities, difficulty speaking, and loss of coordination. The disease is caused by the consumption of methylmercury, which is a form of mercury that is easily absorbed by the body. Methylmercury can be found in fish and shellfish that have eaten contaminated food, such as plankton or small fish.<\/p>\n
Sodium chloride, silver nitrate, and ethyl isocyanate are not known to cause Minamata disease. Sodium chloride is table salt, which is a common food additive. Silver nitrate is a chemical used in photography and medicine. Ethyle isocyanate is a chemical used in the production of polyurethane foam.<\/p>\n
Minamata disease is a serious and often fatal condition. There is no cure for Minamata disease, but treatment can help to manage the symptoms. Treatment may include chelation therapy, which is a process that removes mercury from the body, and supportive care, such as medication to control seizures and other symptoms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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