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Quick Summary:

• Bug sprays are insecticides used against mosquitoes and other insects. The common bug sprays contain DEET, which is a toxic chemical
• Bug Spray Poisoning is the accidental or intentional intake of any product containing the compound. The exposure may occur following skin/eye contact with bug spray, inhalation, or swallowing of the product
• The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

• In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
• In case of poisoning, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
• Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Mosquito and Insect Repellent Poisoning?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used for Mosquito and Insect Repellent Poisoning:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002763.htm (accessed on 09/24/2017)

http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/15918/1/Bug-Spray-Poisoning.html (accessed on 09/24/2017)

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bug-spray-poisoning/1/385598.html (accessed on 09/24/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/24/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Mosquito and Insect Repellent Poisoning:

Potter, M. F. (2011). The history of bed bug management. Am. Entomol, 57, 14-25.

Maddicks, R. (2010). Venezuela: The Bradt Travel Guide. Bradt Travel Guides.

Alonso-Amelot, M. E. (2009). CHEMICAL ECOLOGY OF PLANT-ANIMAL INTERACTIONS. Chemical Ecology, 1, 200.

Bissinger, B., Kennedy, K., & Schmidt, J. (2013). U.S. Patent Application No. 14/436,827.

Berry, D. (2001). Rational chemical control and cultural techniques. Diseases of Tropical Tree Crops. CIRAD, Montpellier, 153-192.