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ivermectin

British

/ ˌaɪvəˈmɛktɪn /

noun

a drug that kills parasitic nematode worms, mites, and insects. It is used to treat a variety of parasitic infections in domestic animals and onchocerciasis in humans

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When a cruise ship passenger contracted the rare hantavirus in May, accounts also immediately touted ivermectin as a "cure" even while there is no known treatment.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

But "ivermectin is never really used for a bacterial disease," Keim said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Since 2024, it has seized 27,500 doses of fenbendazole and 124,000 doses of ivermectin intended for human use, working in conjunction with Border Force.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Even with drugs like ivermectin, treating the parasite can be a labor-intensive process.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026

Nothing against ivermectin — if you have roundworms, it’s a fantastic drug and its discoverers won a Nobel Prize in medicine for a reason.

From Salon ● May 11, 2026

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