“…HCB was also found to be particularly toxic to the developing perinatal animal, transplacentally and via the milk, causing enlarged kidneys, hydronephrosis, hepatomegaly, and possible effects on the immune system (Ecobichon, 1996). This reflected the increase in body accumulation with these substances during human life as well as a continuous Kavlock et al, 1982Kavlock et al, 1982 As cited in Schardein, 1993 Munley andHurtt, 1996 As cited in Schardein, 1993Crofton et al, 1989 Rat Two species Vergieva, 1990 As cited in Schardein, 1993 Rat By oral and dermal routes Robens, 1974 As cited in Schardein, 1993Janardhan et al, 1984 As cited in Schardein, 1993 (continues) The adverse reproductive effects of HCB have been reported in rats, minks, ferrets, and monkeys (Bleavins et al, 1984;Iatropoulos et al, 1976).…”