A systematic review and an individual patient data meta-analysis of ivermectin use in children weighing less than fifteen kilograms: Is it time to reconsider the current contraindication?
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009144
Abstract: Background Oral ivermectin is a safe broad spectrum anthelminthic used for treating several neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Currently, ivermectin use is contraindicated in children weighing less than 15 kg, restricting access to this drug for… read more here.
Keywords: patient data; children weighing; weighing less; systematic review ... See more keywords