Insect repellents to prevent bites and stings

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Author:	Douglas Dana Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: July 9, 2007
Medical Review:	Wajeeh E. Nasser, MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease
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