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Strongyloides Hyperinfection

A life-threatening condition caused by the Strongyloides stercoralis parasite, often treated with ivermectin.

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Jan 12, 2026
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What are the documented adverse effects in humans at ivermectin doses ≥1 mg/kg or with parenteral administration?

Published human data document a consistent pattern of toxic effects when ivermectin is used at high oral doses or misused (including veterinary formulations), dominated by central‑nervous‑system depre...

Jan 16, 2026
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Are there documented human cases of parenteral ivermectin administration and their outcomes?

Documented human cases of parenteral (typically subcutaneous) ivermectin administration exist, almost exclusively as emergency, off‑label use of veterinary formulations to treat life‑threatening Stron...