Zambo toxicologist warns public vs. overuse of mosquito repellent
The Zamboanga City Medical Center. (PNA file photo) ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Poison Control Center (PCC) of the government-run Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) issued a warning to the public on the use of mosquito repellent due to possible N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) poisoning. Dr. Aeesha Pingli, PCC toxicologist, issued the warning Thursday as a dengue outbreak has been declared in the city. Pingli noted that mosquito repellents are currently being widely used to prevent dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases. DEET is one of the active ingredients being used in mosquito repellent ...
Source: philippinetimes.com