Impact of ivermectin administered for scabies treatment on the prevalence of head lice in Atoifi, Solomon Islands.

Impact of ivermectin administered for scabies treatment on the prevalence of head lice in Atoifi, Solomon Islands.

BACKGROUND:Scabies and head lice are ubiquitous ectoparasitic infestations that are common across the Pacific Islands. Ivermectin is an effective treatment for both conditions, although the doses used vary. At a community level, mass drug administration (MDA) with ivermectin is an effective strategy...

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Main Authors: Suny Coscione, Tommy Esau, Esau Kekeubata, Jason Diau, Rowena Asugeni, David MacLaren, Andrew C Steer, Christian Kositz, Michael Marks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-09-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6173439?pdf=render

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