title: Topical pyrethrin toxicity leading to acute-onset stuttering in a toddler.
abstract: Pyrethrin compounds can cause neurotoxicity when used in an excessive dose. A case of stuttering and general clumsiness in a toddler associated with topical pyrethrin use is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Kendra
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hammond
authors.forename: Jerrold B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Leikin
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy; D019957:Motor Skills Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D011722:Pyrethrins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013342:Stuttering / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides; D011722:Pyrethrins