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This article discusses a case of a 56-year-old man who presented with symptoms of parkinsonism, including tremors, stiffness, slow movements, and depression. The patient had a history of exposure to diesel oil and consumed deep-sea fish regularly. Blood tests revealed an abnormal mercury concentration. The patient was prescribed carbidopa and levodopa for symptomatic relief, but there was minimal improvement. Succimer, a chelating agent, was then administered, leading to a significant improvement in symptoms. The article emphasizes the importance of considering mercury exposure as a potential cause of parkinsonism and suggests further research on the efficacy of succimer in treating mercury-associated parkinsonism. [Extracted from the article]