A controlled prospective trial of the prophylactic effect of a single dose of ivermectin against onchocerca volvulus
A clinical trial was conducted in Cameroon in order to evaluate in humans the possible effect of a single dose of ivermectin (150 μg per kg) on the pre-adult stages of Onchocerca volvulus.The incidence of the skin microfilariae was measured in two groups of patients who initially had negative biopsi...
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| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2001-09-01
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| Series: | Parasite |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2001083255 |