Association of N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) with arthritis among adult participants. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBackgroundN, N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET), an active ingredient prevalent in insect repellents, has its effects on human health under ongoing debate and scrutiny.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the association between exposure to DEET and ...
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Assessment of methods used to determine the safety of the topical insect repellent N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2014 N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) has been registered for commercial use as an insect repellent for over five decades, and is used widely across the world.
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Indoor residual spraying with microencapsulated DEET repellent (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide) for control of Anopheles arabiensis and Culex quinquefasciatus [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2014 Background Evolution of insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae complex necessitates evaluation of alternative chemical classes to complement existing insecticides for long lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) and indoor residual spraying (IRS ...
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Can topical insect repellents reduce malaria? A cluster-randomised controlled trial of the insect repellent N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) in Lao PDR. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 Mosquito vectors of malaria in Southeast Asia readily feed outdoors making malaria control through indoor insecticides such as long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying more difficult.
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DEET Metabolite and Hearing Loss in United States Adults [PDF]
ToxicsHearing loss (HL) causes numerous challenges for individuals. N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) is a common ingredient in insect repellants and some sunscreens.
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Psyche: A Journal of EntomologyDermestes maculatus, commonly known as the hide beetle, is a species of dermestid beetle notorious for its destructive behavior, making it a threat to wool fabrics, leather, and other animal-based materials often found in museum collections.
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Novel exposure biomarkers of N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET): Data from the 2007–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey [PDF]
Environment International, 2016 Calafat AM +5 more
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The mediating roles of obesity indicators and serum albumin in the association of DEET exposure with depression and sleep disorders in adults: evidence from NHANES 2007-2016 [PDF]
BMC Public HealthBackground DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide) is a widely used insect repellent with potential neurotoxic effects. However, its impact on mental health in the general population remains unclear.
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On-line solid phase extraction-high performance liquid chromatography–isotope dilution–tandem mass spectrometry approach to quantify N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide and oxidative metabolites in urine [PDF]
Analytica Chimica Acta, 2013 Kuklenyik P +4 more
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In Vivo Effects of N,N-Diethyl-Meta-Toluamide (DEET) Exposure on Sinonasal Epithelia in a Murine Model. [PDF]
Otolaryngol Head Neck SurgAbstract Environmental factors, including airborne toxicants, are thought to contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis, although the exact mechanism is not fully understood. The purpose of this pilot study is to assess the impact of pesticide, N,N‐diethyl‐meta‐toluamide (DEET), on the sinonasal epithelium using an in vivo murine model ...
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