Minamata disease: Is a neurological disorder

Minamata disease is a neurological disorder caused by mercury poisoning from contaminated seafood. Learn about its historical context, environmental impact, and how to recognize and manage this condition. The Minamata Disease Archives is an exhibition facility established with the aim of advancing a further understanding of Minamata disease and of mercury, passing on lessons from Minamata disease and contributing to the development of research on Minamata disease and mercury. Minamata disease (MD) is defined as a neurological condition caused by methylmercury poisoning, characterized by sensory disturbances, cerebellar ataxia, and constriction of the visual field. Fetal Minamata disease (FMD) refers to congenital methylmercury poisoning resulting from transplacental transfer of mercury to the fetus, leading to neurological symptoms in infants born to affected mothers. AI generated definition based on: Handbook of Developmental Neurotoxicology (Second Edition), 2018