Pérez-Comas A, Saénz de Rodríguez C A, Sánchez Lugo F
Escuela de Medicina de Ponce, Mayagilez, P. R. 00709.
Bol Asoc Med P R. 1991 Jul;83(7):306-9.
Puerto Rico presents the highest incidence in the world of anomalous sexual development. The authors have collected over 3100 cases in the past 19 years. Clinical and laboratory studies suggest possible estrogenic contamination of meats and poultry products. Variation in diet provides protection to a significant number of patients. The possibility of mycotic contamination of food employed in animal husbandry by Fusarium sp., and mycotoxins capable of estrogenic effects have been suggested in a preliminary study. Private and government investigators are active in the study of the condition, but more fiscalizing action is needed. A detailed study of food components for possible contaminants determination is considered mandatory.
波多黎各的性发育异常发病率位居世界之首。在过去19年里，作者已收集了超过3100个病例。临床和实验室研究表明，肉类和家禽产品可能受到雌激素污染。饮食差异为相当多的患者提供了保护。一项初步研究表明，畜牧业所用食物可能被镰刀菌属真菌污染，且存在具有雌激素效应的霉菌毒素。私人和政府调查人员都在积极研究这种情况，但还需要采取更多监管行动。必须对食品成分进行详细研究以确定可能的污染物。
