Abstract |
Textile materials treated with synthetic repellents have the potential to provide protection against insect disease vectors but lack the residual activity necessary to achieve a prolonged effect or to be cost-effective. DEET MC is a formulation of DEET ( N,N diethyl-m-toluamide) in which the repellent is gradually released from a capsule that binds the repellent. An experiment carried out on DEET-treated mosquito netting showed that the formulation repels, inhibits blood-feeding and kills mosquitoes for a period of at least 6 months under laboratory conditions. Such formulations may have the potential for use on nets against pyrethroid-resistant mosquitoes or on clothing or bedding materials distributed in disasters, emergencies or refugee camp situations.
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Authors | Raphael N'guessan, Bart G J Knols, Cedric Pennetier, Mark Rowland |
Journal | Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
(Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg)
Vol. 102
Issue 3
Pg. 259-62
(Mar 2008)
ISSN: 0035-9203 [Print] England |
PMID | 18082862
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Insect Repellents
- Pyrethrins
- DEET
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Topics |
- Animals
- Anopheles
- Bedding and Linens
(statistics & numerical data)
- Culex
- DEET
(administration & dosage)
- Drug Compounding
- Humans
- Insect Bites and Stings
(parasitology)
- Insect Repellents
(administration & dosage)
- Insecticide Resistance
- Malaria
(prevention & control)
- Mosquito Control
(methods)
- Pyrethrins
- Statistics as Topic
- Time Factors
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