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Ok translation: Ivermectin, a safe and well-tolerated bacteria-derived insecticide already used in humans, can kill mosquitoes. By feeding humans ivermectin, mo
by bohm 7y ago
Ok translation: Ivermectin, a safe and well-tolerated bacteria-derived insecticide already used in humans, can kill mosquitoes. By feeding humans ivermectin, mosquito populations can be reduced, which in turn reduces spread of the malaria parasite which is transported via mosquitoes.
- mc32 7y agoDoes it work with West Nile, Zika, EEE and other mosquito borne diseases too? If so that’d be even better news on top of good. Do the downvotes mean this blood medicine does not affect these mosquitoes?
- stubish 7y agoThe study looks completely focused on the malaria parasite and malaria carrying species, so we don't know for sure.