Recurrent Toxic Hepatitis, Benzene Exposure and Symptomatology of Formaldehyde Disclosure

Abstract

Two episodes of hepatitis occurred in a female child, first at age 6 and later at 13 years and were ensued by an apparent good health lasting 35 years.

At the age of 43, negative hepatitis A, B and C antigens were disclosed.

Prior to each hepatitis incident, the child had played with a “magic balloon”.

The toy carries a high benzene content (x7 – x9 times the permitted concentration).