Assessment of methods used to determine the safety of the topical insect repellent N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET)

Overview of attention for article published in Parasites & Vectors, June 2014

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HOW TO AVOID MOSQUITO BITES

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Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on earth! But don't worry, this video shows you the science of how to avoid mosquito bites…

What is DEET, And Is It Dangerous?

User Seeker on YouTube, 08 Jun 2014

DEET is a chemical used in many bug sprays. It's very good at repelling insects, but is it safe? Trace explains what DEET is…

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