Abstract
ARTICLES and textbooks allude to mercury as a cause of neuritis, but few documented cases are reported. Even textbooks published during the period when mercury was extensively used for the treatment of syphilis mention, but do not elaborate upon, mercury neuritis.<sup>1</sup> The widespread use of metallic mercury, its salts and its compounds, would lead one to expect mercurialism in its various manifestations to be more common. Cognizance of the hazards of mercury has greatly reduced the incidence of poisoning which can occur by inhalation of vapor or dust particles, by ingestion or by absorption through the skin. The following case is an example of motor polyneuropathy following prolonged application of ammoniated mercury ointment to the skin. <h3>Report of a Case</h3> A 4-year-old adopted white boy was admitted to the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital on Dec 18, 1961, because of rapidly progressing difficulty in walking. In October, 1961, he developed
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