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Malaria Control

The use of DDT for malaria control, including its limited indoor spraying in some countries under public-health exemptions.

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Jan 16, 2026

How do ivermectin metabolites contribute to mosquito mortality after human dosing?

Ivermectin's human metabolites materially contribute to mosquito mortality because several metabolites have mosquitocidal potency comparable to the parent drug and they persist in blood longer than iv...

Jan 15, 2026

Is ddt toxic to wildlife?

Yes—DDT is toxic to wildlife: decades of field observations, laboratory experiments, and regulatory reviews link DDT and its metabolites to reproductive collapse in birds, neurotoxic and hepatic effec...

Jan 11, 2026

What clinical trials have tested ivermectin for parasitic infections beyond approved indications?

Clinical research has tested ivermectin beyond its core approvals (onchocerciasis, strongyloidiasis, and topical formulations for rosacea/head lice) in a range of parasitic contexts — notably scabies,...

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