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  1. Bug spray poisoning 
    Most bug repellents contain DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) as their active ingredient. DEET is one of the few insect sprays that work to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002763.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Encephalitis 
    ... encephalitis. Apply an insect repellant containing the chemical, DEET when you go outside (but DO NOT use DEET products on infants younger than 2 months). Remove ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001415.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Bug repellent safety 
    ... many insects, bug repellents such as those containing DEET or picaridin should be used. To avoid skin ... risk of disease. Use a lower concentration of DEET (under 30%) on pregnant women and small children. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001969.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Exercise clothing and shoes 
    ... You can also use an insect repellant containing DEET or permethrin.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000817.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Chikungunya virus 
    ... clothing coated with permethrin. Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or para- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000821.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Relapsing fever 
    ... help prevent TBRF infection. Insect repellent such as DEET on the skin and clothing also work. Tick ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001350.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Chiggers 
    ... are contaminated with chiggers. Applying bug spray containing DEET to skin and clothing can help prevent chigger ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001333.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Lyme disease 
    ... and your clothing with insect repellant , such as DEET or permethrin. Follow instructions on the container. After ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001319.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Traveler's guide to avoiding infectious diseases 
    ... outdoors, but use it safely . Conventional repellents include DEET and picaridin. Some biopesticide repellents are oil of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001925.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. West Nile virus infection 
    ... avoid mosquito bites: Use mosquito-repellant products containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) Wear long sleeves ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007186.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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