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What is ivermectin used for?
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Several uses: Ivermectin can be used to treat a parasitic infection called strongyloides. It is also commonly used to treat an ectoparasitic infection called scabies. The latter use is in the setting of a severe case of scabies (norwegian scabies).
Answered 1/5/2019
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