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Use of Ivermectin in Humans

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Ivermectin and Abamectin

Abstract

Ivermectin (Campbell et al. 1983) has been extensively tested in human onchocerciasis, and is now considered the drug of choice. In a single yearly dose, it suppresses microfilariae in the skin and eyes, and in most infected persons prevents disease progression. It also shows considerable promise for treatment of lymphatic filariasis and strongyloidiasis.

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  1. Division of Geographic Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, USA

    Bruce M. Greene M.D.

  2. Department of Clinical Research, Merck Sharp & Dohme Research Laboratories, West Point, Pennsylvania, 19486, USA

    Kenneth R. Brown M.D.

  3. Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology, The Wilmer Institute, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, USA

    Hugh R. Taylor M.D.

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Greene, B.M., Brown, K.R., Taylor, H.R. (1989). Use of Ivermectin in Humans. In: Campbell, W.C. (eds) Ivermectin and Abamectin. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3626-9_21

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