TY - JOUR
T1 - Thimerosal and the relevance of patch-test reactions in children
AU - Breithaupt, Andrew
AU - Jacob, Sharon E.
N1 - Thimerosal (C(9)H(9)HgNaO(2)S) is a mercuric derivative of thiosalicylic acid that goes by many names. It has been used as a disinfectant (eg, Merthiolate) and as a preservative in some vaccines, cosmetics, tattoo inks, eye drops, and contact lens solutions. It remains one of the least likely chemic ...
PY - 2008/9
Y1 - 2008/9
N2 - Thimerosal (C9H9HgNaO2S) is a mercuric derivative of thiosalicylic acid that goes by many names. It has been used as a disinfectant (eg, Merthiolate) and as a preservative in some vaccines, cosmetics, tattoo inks, eye drops, and contact lens solutions. It remains one of the least likely chemicals to cause contact allergy and for this reason has been removed from many standard screening series. Positive patch-test reactions (demonstrating sensitization) may still be seen (especially in older children); however, these reactions are not clinically relevant and are expected to be fewer, reflecting changes in current vaccine formulations.
AB - Thimerosal (C9H9HgNaO2S) is a mercuric derivative of thiosalicylic acid that goes by many names. It has been used as a disinfectant (eg, Merthiolate) and as a preservative in some vaccines, cosmetics, tattoo inks, eye drops, and contact lens solutions. It remains one of the least likely chemicals to cause contact allergy and for this reason has been removed from many standard screening series. Positive patch-test reactions (demonstrating sensitization) may still be seen (especially in older children); however, these reactions are not clinically relevant and are expected to be fewer, reflecting changes in current vaccine formulations.
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U2 - 10.2310/6620.2008.08028
DO - 10.2310/6620.2008.08028
M3 - Article
C2 - 18845117
SN - 1710-3568
VL - 19
SP - 275
EP - 277
JO - Dermatitis
JF - Dermatitis
IS - 5
ER -