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ivermectin an avermectin with broad activity against many helminths and arthropods. A broad-spectrum anthelmintic, acaricide and insecticide, used orally, subcutaneously and as a pour-on.
onchocerciasis A disease caused by infestation with the filarial worm (Onchocerca volvulus) spread by blackflies. It is common in tropical Africa and Central America, especially in areas near rivers. Large numbers of microfilariae are present on the skin and often enter the eye. The patient initially complains of itching, but blindness occurs as a result of chorioretinitis and optic neuritis. The disease is treated successfully with ivermectin. Syn. onchocercosis; river blindness. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Merial provides a broad line of dairy animal health products including: EPRINEX (eprinomectin), IVOMEC PLUS (ivermectin/clorsulon), CYSTORELIN ( The new Ivomec Building for demonstrating livestock equipment was a very popular new addition to the Western Canada show, she said. nbsp;where they could be held still long enough for handlers to dispense a shot of Ivomec, the de-wormer, through the metal gates. |
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