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What is Which is true of ivermectin and explain in detail?
Ref-KDT 6/e p813,814 Ivermectin is the drug of choice for onchocerciasis (river blindness) and strongyloidosis. It is also effective against other filarial worms It can also be used orally for the treatment of scabies and pediculosis. DEC is contraindicated in onchocerciasis