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Coronavirus: dramatic, but to be confirmed, effect of an antiparasitic drug

2020-04-27T18:44:47.431Z


DECRYPTION - This molecule discovered in Japan is used in veterinary and human medicine against parasitic diseases, such as scabies.


The results are spectacular, but it is far too early to claim victory. According to an American study not yet published in a scientific journal, taking ivermectin - a parasitic treatment - in patients hospitalized for a Covid-19 is associated with a significant reduction in mortality, and a shorter length of stay. "Although we report a strong potential benefit against Covid-19, these results should not be considered conclusive" at this stage, warn the authors who justify the public availability of these preliminary data by the urgency of the health crisis.

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Scientists, renowned researchers from the American universities of Utah and Harvard, conducted a retrospective observational study. They reviewed the files of patients diagnosed with Covid-19 and searched for those who had received ivermectin in order to compare them with others who had not received ivermectin. Over 1400

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Source: lefigaro

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