Toxic encephalopathy in a child after brief exposure to insect repellents.
Year: 1985
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Seizures and acute behaviour change developed in an 8-year-old girl following exposure to Muskol and Off insect repellents. She recovered within 3 days with supportive treatment, including anticonvulsant medication. The assumed toxic agent was N,N-diethyltoluamide.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: E H Roland, J E Jan, J M Rigg
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1856992856