In a recently published paper on DEET-based insect repellants,1the second sentence of the section on the toxic effects on childrenshould read as follows: "However, we found only 10 reports describingseizures in children in North America following dermal applicationof DEET... ."
Reference
Koren G, Matsui D, Bailey B. DEET-based insect repellants: safety implications for children and pregnant and lactating women. CMAJ 2003;169(3):209-12.
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