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deet and Onchocerciasis

deet has been researched along with Onchocerciasis in 1 studies

N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide : A monocarboxylic acid amide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of m-toluic acid with the nitrogen of diethylamine. First developed by the U.S. Army in 1946 for use by military personnel in insect-infested areas, it is the most widely used insect repellent worldwide.

Onchocerciasis: Infection with nematodes of the genus ONCHOCERCA. Characteristics include the presence of firm subcutaneous nodules filled with adult worms, PRURITUS, and ocular lesions.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wilson, MD1
Osei-Atweneboana, M1
Boakye, DA1
Osei-Akoto, I1
Obuobi, E1
Wiafe, C1
Kiszewski, A1

Other Studies

1 other study available for deet and Onchocerciasis

ArticleYear
Efficacy of DEET and non-DEET-based insect repellents against bites of Simulium damnosum vectors of onchocerciasis.
    Medical and veterinary entomology, 2013, Volume: 27, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Cyclohexane Monoterpenes; DEET; Ghana; Humans; Insect Bites and Stings; Insect Repellents;

2013