Question

“Minimata Disease ” is a severe neurological syndrome caused by eating fish and discovered in Japan. What was factor behind this disease?

• A. Arsenic Poisoning
• B. Mercury Poisoning
• C. Lead Poisoning
• D. Cadmium Poisoning

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Mercury Poisoning

Minamata disease, sometimes referred to as Chisso-Minamata disease, is a neurological syndrome which is caused by severe mercury poisoning. Some of the symptoms of the disease are numbness in the hands and feet, ataxia, general muscle weakness, etc.