Ivermectin exposures reported to the Poisons Information Helpline in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ivermectin exposures reported to the Poisons Information Helpline in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic

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 significant, with extensive off-label use des...

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Main Authors: 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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2022-08-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Subjects:
COVID-19
SARS-COV-2
Online Access:https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/99

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