Assessment of Dermal and Inhalation Exposure to Permethrin During Field Treatment of Military Uniforms
Abstract
Permethrin is a common pesticide spray-applied to civilian clothing and military uniforms for protection against biting arthropods in an effort to reduce risks to arthropod-borne diseases. During mass clothing spray events, exposure is possible through the dermal, inhalation, and ingestion routes. The potentially exposed population during a spray event includes the pesticide applicator(s) and working party (personnel who handle clothing/uniforms by positioning on the ground, flipping, and removing after spraying is complete). Previous investigation is limited regarding permethrin exposure via multiple routes of entry. Additionally, most exposure assessments are limited to pesticide applicators rather than working party that support applicator personnel. The purpose of this investigation was to conduct a multi-route exposure assessment for all personnel normally participating in mass permethrin military uniform treatments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jun 12, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1093/milmed/usab227
Entities
People
- Alex H Stubner
- James E. Dunford
- James J. English
- Lynnea Jensen
- Nicholas Schaal
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences