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Impact of Long-Term Treatment with Ivermectin on the Prevalence and Intensity of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections

, 2008
Background Control of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections relies on the periodic and long-term administration of anthelmintic drugs to high-risk groups, particularly school-age children living in endemic areas.
Oviedo, G, Leila Amorim, Silvia Erazo, Martha Chico, Padilla, M, Gisela Oviedo, Margarita Padilla, Eduardo Gomez, Rodriguez, A, Ana Lucia Moncayo, Alejandro Rodriguez, Raquel Lovato, Lovato, R, Chico, M, Isabel Quinzo, Quinzo, I, Vaca, M, Erazo, S, Amorim, L, Philip J Cooper, Barreto, ML, Maritza Vaca, Mauricio L Barreto, Gomez, E, Moncayo, AL, Cooper, PJ   +25 more
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Ivermectin exposures reported to the Poisons Information Helpline in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic

South African Medical Journal, 2022
Background. Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug that has shown in vitro activity against COVID‑19. Clinical studies supporting ivermectin for COVID‑19 prevention and treatment are conflicting, with important limitations. Public support for ivermectin is
V Pillay-Fuentes Lorente, G Voigt, C E du Plessis, K Balme, C J Marks, E H Decloedt, C Stephen, H Reuter, R van Rensburg   +8 more
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Repeated high doses of avermectins cause prolonged sterilisation, but do not kill, Onchocerca ochengi adult worms in African cattle

, 2005
Ivermectin (Mectizan, Merck and CO. Inc.) is being widely used in the control of human onchocerciasis (Onchoverca volvulus) because of its potent effect on microfilariae.
Barend M deC Bronsvoort, David Ekale, Bronsvoort, Mark, Trees, Alexander J., Alfons Renz, deC Bronsvoort, Barend M., Tchakouté, Virginia, Virginia Tchakouté, Tanya, Vincent N, Vincent N Tanya, Ekale, David, Renz, Alfons, Tanya, Vincent N., deC Bronsvoort, Barend M, Alexander J Trees, Trees, Alexander J   +15 more
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Impact of ivermectin components on Anopheles dirus and Anopheles minimus mosquito survival

Parasites & Vectors
Background Ivermectin mass drug administration to humans or livestock is a potential vector control tool for malaria elimination. Racemic ivermectin is composed of two components, namely a major component (> 80%; ivermectin B1a), which has an ethyl group
Pattarapon Khemrattrakool, Thitipong Hongsuwong, Phornpimon Tipthara, Rattawan Kullasakboonsri, Theerawit Phanphoowong, Patchara Sriwichai, Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn, Podjanee Jittamala, Joel Tarning, Kevin C. Kobylinski   +9 more
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Molecular mechanisms of Cys-loop ion channel receptor modulation by ivermectin

Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 2012
Ivermectin is a gold standard anthelmintic drug that works by potently depressing neuronal activity and muscular contractility in arthropods and nematodes. At the molecular level, ivermectin activates inhibitory glutamate-gated chloride channels (GluClRs)
Timothy eLynagh, Joe eLynch
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Comparative effect of dose escalation of nanocapsulated ivermectin against mange in rabbits

German Journal of Veterinary Research, 2022
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of nano-capsulated ivermectin on the liver and kidney function and oxidative status in mite infested-rabbits, compared to ivermectin. Additionally, the ivermectin residue profile in adipose tissue, liver,
Azza Abdelmoteleb, Dalia Elmasry, Fatma Amro, Reham Mahmoud   +3 more
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Integration of Nutrition and Organic Agriculture Framework in Managing Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Ruminants

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Gastrointestinal nematode infections damage the gastrointestinal epithelial tissues of ruminants, affecting nutrient utilization and overall production performance. This review outlines host‐gastrointestinal nematode interactions and discusses integrated control strategies, including nutritional supplementation, grazing management, vaccines, and ...
Wenxun Chen, Xiangfang Tang, Yimin Zhuang, Shengjun Zhao, Ying Ren, Xiaokang Lv   +5 more
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Ivermectin tartalmú innovatív készítmények fomulálása és vizsgálata

, 2022
Kutatási munkám célja egy stabil, ivermectint tartalmazó önemulgeáló rendszer létrehozása volt, amely az ivermectin oldatos formájához képest nagyobb biológiai hatékonysággal (ölési képességgel) rendelkezik.
Koterlán, Dávid
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The geographic distribution of loa loa in Africa : results of large-scale implementation of the Rapid Assessment Procedure for Loiasis (RAPLOA) [PDF]

, 2011
Background: Loiasis is a major obstacle to ivermectin treatment for onchocerciasis control and lymphatic filariasis elimination in central Africa. In communities with a high level of loiasis endemicity, there is a significant risk of severe adverse ...
Wanji Samuel, Mounkaïla Noma, Jan H. F. Remme, Amazigo Uche Veronica, Remme Jan H. F., Diggle Peter J., Wanji, Samuel, Honorat Gustave Marie Zouré, Tekle, Afework Hailemariam, Uche Veronica Amazigo, Afework Hailemariam Tekle, Peter J Diggle, Peter J. Diggle, Noma, Mounkaila, Samuel Wanji, Amazigo, Uche Veronica, Remme, Jan H. F., Zoure, Honorat Gustave Marie, Tekle Afework Hailemariam, Diggle, Peter J., Jan H F Remme, Zouré Honorat Gustave Marie, Noma Mounkaïla   +22 more
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Comparison between the efficacy of ivermectin and other drugs in treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis [PDF]

Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2009
The study was conducted to compare the efficacy of ivermectin with some drugs in treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis in vitro and in Balb/ C mice. The cultivation of Leishmania tropica was done on Nove MacNeal-Nicole medium (NNN).
M. A. Kadir, H. S. Aswad, A. M. Al-Samarai and G. A. Al-Mula
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