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An infant exposed to high levels of lead in utero was found to have increased numbers of cells with chromosome breaks in blood samples obtained at 6 weeks and 3 months of life. Later samples did not show significant abnormality. Physical and neurological examinations of the patient up to 18 months of age gave results within normal limits.
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Qazi, Q.H., Madahar, C. & Yuceoglu, A.M. Temporary increase in chromosome breakage in an infant prenatally exposed to lead. Hum Genet 53, 201–203 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00273496
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