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Insect Repellents
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 12, 2021; (Issue 1628)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) and the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) recommend using insect repellents to prevent
infections transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks.
Insect...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) and the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) recommend using insect repellents to prevent
infections transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks.
Insect repellents applied to exposed skin should be
used in conjunction with other preventive measures
such as wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts and
avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito-biting
times. Mosquitoes can transmit diseasecausing
pathogens, including Zika, chikungunya,
dengue, West Nile, eastern equine encephalitis, and
yellow fever viruses, and the malaria parasite. Ticks
can transmit the bacteria that cause Lyme disease,
the rickettsia that cause Rocky Mountain spotted
fever, and viruses such as Powassan virus. Some
insect repellents containing EPA-registered active
ingredients are listed in Table 1.
Advice for Travelers
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 7, 2019; (Issue 1582)
Patients who receive pretravel advice can reduce their
risk for many travel-related conditions. Vaccines recommended
for travelers are reviewed in a separate...
Patients who receive pretravel advice can reduce their
risk for many travel-related conditions. Vaccines recommended
for travelers are reviewed in a separate issue.
Insect Repellents
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 26, 2019; (Issue 1579)
Use of insect repellents is strongly recommended by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prevent
infections transmitted by mosquitoes and...
Use of insect repellents is strongly recommended by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prevent
infections transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks. Insect
repellents applied to exposed skin should be used in
conjunction with other preventive measures such as
wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts, and avoiding
outdoor activities during peak mosquito-biting times.
Mosquitoes can transmit Zika, chikungunya, dengue,
West Nile, eastern equine encephalitis, and yellow fever
viruses, as well as malaria. Ticks can transmit Lyme
disease, rickettsial diseases such as Rocky Mountain
spotted fever, and viruses such as Powassan virus.
Sunscreens
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 13, 2018; (Issue 1553)
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation
is associated with sunburn, photoaging, and skin
cancer. Sunscreens are widely used to reduce
these risks, but some questions remain about...
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation
is associated with sunburn, photoaging, and skin
cancer. Sunscreens are widely used to reduce
these risks, but some questions remain about their
effectiveness and safety.
Insect Repellents
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 4, 2016; (Issue 1498)
Use of insect repellents is strongly recommended by
the CDC and the EPA to prevent Zika virus infection
and other mosquito- and tickborne diseases. Mosquitoes
can transmit chikungunya, dengue, West Nile,...
Use of insect repellents is strongly recommended by
the CDC and the EPA to prevent Zika virus infection
and other mosquito- and tickborne diseases. Mosquitoes
can transmit chikungunya, dengue, West Nile, and
yellow fever viruses, and malaria. Ticks can transmit
Lyme disease and rickettsial diseases such as Rocky
Mountain spotted fever.
Advice for Travelers
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • April 13, 2015; (Issue 1466)
Patients planning to travel to other countries often
ask for information about prevention of diarrhea,
malaria, and other travel-related conditions. Vaccines
recommended for travelers based on their...
Patients planning to travel to other countries often
ask for information about prevention of diarrhea,
malaria, and other travel-related conditions. Vaccines
recommended for travelers based on their destination,
length of stay, and planned activities were reviewed in
a previous issue.
Advice for Travelers
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 1, 2012; (Issue 118)
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask
for information about appropriate vaccines and prevention
of diarrhea and malaria. More detailed advice for
travelers is available from the Centers...
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask
for information about appropriate vaccines and prevention
of diarrhea and malaria. More detailed advice for
travelers is available from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov/travel.
Guidelines are also available from the Infectious
Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
Treatment of Lyme Disease
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 12, 2010; (Issue 1342)
Most cases of Lyme disease in the US occur between May and September in the Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and North Central...
Most cases of Lyme disease in the US occur between May and September in the Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and North Central states.
Advice for Travelers
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 1, 2009; (Issue 87)
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for information about appropriate vaccines and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. Guidelines are also available from the Infectious Diseases...
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for information about appropriate vaccines and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. Guidelines are also available from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
Drugs That May Cause Psychiatric Symptoms
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • December 15, 2008; (Issue 1301)
Many drugs can cause psychiatric symptoms, but a causal connection is often difficult to establish. Psychiatric symptoms that emerge during drug treatment could also be due to the underlying illness, previously...
Many drugs can cause psychiatric symptoms, but a causal connection is often difficult to establish. Psychiatric symptoms that emerge during drug treatment could also be due to the underlying illness, previously unrecognized psychopathology, or psychosocial factors. The withdrawal of some drugs can cause symptoms such as anxiety, psychosis, delirium, agitation or depression.
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Sunscreens: An Update
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 8, 2008; (Issue 1294)
Sunscreens are an important component of photoprotection. A new definition of their effectiveness has been proposed, and some issues have arisen concerning their...
Sunscreens are an important component of photoprotection. A new definition of their effectiveness has been proposed, and some issues have arisen concerning their safety.
Addendum: Sunscreens and DEET
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 8, 2007; (Issue 1271)
An article (Med Lett Drugs Ther 2007; 49:41) on sunscreens in the May 21 issue of The Medical Letter included a statement that if sunscreens and the insect repellent DEET are used together, DEET should be...
An article (Med Lett Drugs Ther 2007; 49:41) on sunscreens in the May 21 issue of The Medical Letter included a statement that if sunscreens and the insect repellent DEET are used together, DEET should be applied first to avoid decreasing the effectiveness of the sunscreen. However, a recent in vitro study in human skin found that sunscreen increases absorption of DEET, especially when DEET is applied first (T Wang and X Gu. J Pharm Pharm Sci 2007; 10:17). Whether this practice could cause clinical toxicity is unclear. Some travel experts recommend applying sunscreen first.
Treatment of Lyme Disease
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 18, 2007; (Issue 1263)
Most cases of Lyme disease in North America occur between May and September. In 2005, 12 states (CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WI) reported about 95% of all the Lyme disease in the US, but some...
Most cases of Lyme disease in North America occur between May and September. In 2005, 12 states (CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WI) reported about 95% of all the Lyme disease in the US, but some cases occurred in all states except AR, CO, HI, MS, MT and OK. New guidelines for treatment of Lyme disease have been published.
Advice for Travelers
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 1, 2006; (Issue 45)
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for information about immunizations and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. More detailed advice for travelers is available from the Centers...
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for information about immunizations and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. More detailed advice for travelers is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 877-FYI-TRIP (877-394-8747) or www.cdc.gov/travel.
Prevention of Malaria
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • December 5, 2005; (Issue 1223)
Many patients planning to travel seek advice about prevention of malaria. No drug is 100% effective for this indication; travelers should be told to take other protective measures as well. Malaria in pregnancy...
Many patients planning to travel seek advice about prevention of malaria. No drug is 100% effective for this indication; travelers should be told to take other protective measures as well. Malaria in pregnancy is particularly serious for both mother and fetus; prophylaxis is indicated if travel cannot be avoided. Countries with a risk of malaria are listed in the table on page 102. Some countries with endemic malaria transmission may not have malaria in the most frequently visited major cities and rural tourist resorts.
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Picaridin - A New Insect Repellent
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 6, 2005; (Issue 1210)
Picaridin (KBR 3023), which has been used as an insect repellent for years in Europe and Australia (Autan Repel, and others), is now available in the US in 7% solution as Cutter Advanced (Spectrum Brands). The...
Picaridin (KBR 3023), which has been used as an insect repellent for years in Europe and Australia (Autan Repel, and others), is now available in the US in 7% solution as Cutter Advanced (Spectrum Brands). The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending it as an alternative to DEET.
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Treatment of Lyme Disease
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 23, 2005; (Issue 1209)
Lyme disease in North America is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans by Ixodes scapularis or pacificus ticks. These ticks may also carry other pathogens; coinfection...
Lyme disease in North America is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans by Ixodes scapularis or pacificus ticks. These ticks may also carry other pathogens; coinfection with Babesia microti or Anaplasma phagocytophilum (formerly Ehrlichia) has been reported.1 In 2001 and 2002, 12 states (CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, WI) reported about 95% of all the Lyme disease in the US, but cases occurred in all states except HI, MT and OK. Most Lyme disease in North America occurs between May and September.
Advice for Travelers
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 1, 2004; (Issue 21)
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for advice about immunizations and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. More detailed advice for travelers is available from the Centers for...
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for advice about immunizations and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. More detailed advice for travelers is available from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at 877-FYI-TRIP (877-394-8747) or www.cdc.gov/travel. Recommendations for the treatment of parasitic diseases are available in the public reading room of The Medical Letter's web site.
Insect Repellents
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 26, 2003; (Issue 1157)
Insect repellents have been used on the skin for many years, primarily to prevent mosquito bites, which transmit malaria, West Nile virus infection, and various types of encephalitis. With increased concern...
Insect repellents have been used on the skin for many years, primarily to prevent mosquito bites, which transmit malaria, West Nile virus infection, and various types of encephalitis. With increased concern about Lyme disease in recent years, skin and clothing repellents are now also recommended for protection against ticks. This review describes the effectiveness of the most widely used repellents DEET and permethrin , as well as some alternatives, and a new product called picaridin that may be available soon. The safety of these products is also discussed. The review concludes with an overall assessment of safety and efficacy and a recommendation on how to achieve the best protection.
Drugs That May Cause Psychiatric Symptoms
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 8, 2002; (Issue 1134)
Many drugs can cause psychiatric symptoms, but a causal connection is often difficult to establish. Psychiatric symptoms that emerge during drug treatment may also be due to the underlying illness, previously...
Many drugs can cause psychiatric symptoms, but a causal connection is often difficult to establish. Psychiatric symptoms that emerge during drug treatment may also be due to the underlying illness, previously unrecognized psychopathology, or psychosocial factors. The withdrawal of some drugs can cause symptoms such as anxiety, psychosis, delirium, agitation or depression.
Advice for Travelers
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • April 15, 2002; (Issue 1128)
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for advice about immunizations and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. More detailed advice for travelers is available from the CDC at...
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for advice about immunizations and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. More detailed advice for travelers is available from the CDC at 877-FYI-TRIP (877-394-8747) or www.cdc.gov/travel.
Advice For Travelers
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • March 1, 1996; (Issue 969)
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for advice about immunizations
and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. More detailed advice for travelers is
available from the CDC at...
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for advice about immunizations
and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. More detailed advice for travelers is
available from the CDC at 877-FYI-TRIP (877-394-8747) or www.cdc.gov/travel.
Advice For Travelers
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 13, 1994; (Issue 922)
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Advice for Travelers
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 1, 1992; (Issue 869)
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for advice about immunizations and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. Legal requirements for entry and epidemiological conditions in...
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for advice about immunizations and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. Legal requirements for entry and epidemiological conditions in different countries vary from time to time, often unpredictably, but some reasonable recommendations can be made. More detailed information is available in Health Information for International Travel, published annually by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which can be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Up-to-date automated information is available by telephone from the CDC (404-332-4559).
Insect Repellents
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 19, 1989; (Issue 792)
Insect repellents have been used on the skin for many years, primarily to prevent mosquito bites. With recent increased concern about Lyme disease, skin and clothing repellents are now also recommended for...
Insect repellents have been used on the skin for many years, primarily to prevent mosquito bites. With recent increased concern about Lyme disease, skin and clothing repellents are now also recommended for protection against ticks.