CURRENT WAYS FOR TICK-BORNE DISEASES PREV ENTION - PROTECTION AGAINSTTICKS BITES

Two physical ways for prevention against tick bites are reviewed. A bi bliographic study showes that the bettest repellents seem DMP, DEFT an d 3535. DEET is the chemical more investigated for its tolerance. The other way is used of permethrin-impregnated clothes. Controlled experi ments show that clothing impregnated or sprayed with permethrin offers good protection against vectors. Numerous armies use this protection in endemics areas. Tolerance survey with 30 French soldiers stationned in Guyane has shown greatly results.