Toxic Encephalopathy Apparently Related to the Use of an Insect Repellent
- 9 February 1961
- journal article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 264 (6) , 289-291
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm196102092640608
Abstract
IN view of the popular use of insect repellents during the summer months, it is the purpose of this report to describe a case of toxic encephalopathy related to the use of the product, "OFF." There are no previously reported cases in human beings.Case ReportA 3 1/2-year-old girl was admitted to the Pediatric Service of the Grace–New Haven Community Hospital at 4 p.m. on July 26, 1959, with the chief complaint of "shaking and crying spells" of 1 day's duration. She had been well until the previous day, when at 9 a.m. she was found on the floor. . . .Keywords
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