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Article: Seizures temporally associated with use of DEET insect repellent - New York and Connecticut. (epidemiologic notes and reports)
- Article from:
- MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
- Article date:
- October 6, 1989
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Seizures Temporally Associated with Use of DEET Insect Repellent -- New York and Connecticut
In August 1989, epidemiologists from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDH) investigated five reports of generalized seizures temporally associated with topical use of N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET). Three of the case-patients, one from New York and two from Connecticut, were reported by a pediatric neurologist who practices in both states. One case was reported initially to an entomologist in New York, and one was reported directly to the NYSDH. The cases occurred in June through August 1989.
The patients, four boys aged 3-7 years and one 29-year-old ...