How much human contact with mercury would it take before blood poisoning occurs?

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Depends on the form of mercury..
contact with metallic mercury could be hazardus if you ingested it, or it's oxide..
washing your hands if you've handled it is highly recommended..

Mercury metal or even mercury oxide are very difficult for your body to absorb..
the greatest threat would be through inhalation..

prolonged exposure could cause brain damage...