Minamata disease:

Minamata disease , Disease first identified in 1956 in Minamata, Japan. A fishing port, Minamata was also the home of Nippon Chisso Hiryo Co., a manufacturer of chemical fertilizer, carbide, and vinyl chloride. Methyl mercury discharged from the factory contaminated fish and shellfish, which in turn Minamata disease is a neurological disorder caused by severe mercury poisoning from eating contaminated fish and shellfish. It was first discovered in Minamata , Japan, in 1956, and affected thousands of people for decades due to the negligence of a chemical factory. DESCRIPTION Minamata Disease (MD) is a severe neurological syndrome caused by the ingestion of seafood contaminated with methylmercury. This environmental disaster unfolded in the mid-20th century, primarily in the city of Minamata , Japan, leaving a profound mark on public health and environmental consciousness worldwide. This perspective article aims to explore the historical context, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies of MD. 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.