title: Repellents: past, present, and future.
abstract: The use of repellents in protecting people against vector-borne diseases is predicated on the assertion that reducing human/vector contact will reduce the incidence of disease. The methods that have been used in developing countries have been simple to apply and relatively cheap. This article will discuss the use of repellents for protection against vector-borne disease in Southeast Asia and the Southwest Pacific region.
authors.affiliation: Australian Army Malaria Institute, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera Queensland, Australia. Steve.Frances.233022@army.defence.gov.au
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Frances
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Wirtz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D044362:Australasia; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007302:Insect Repellents / Q000266:history; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000266:history; D009032:Mosquito Control / Q000266:history
chemical_list: D007302:Insect Repellents