Dr. Shankara Chetty

Ivermectin is the wonder drug that keeps on giving: It’s now showing promise against the New World screwworm in both cattle AND HUMANS. Multiple field trials and case reports have found that ivermectin can kill the larvae responsible for these devastating infestations. In one human case series, physicians treated six patients suffering from severe oral infestations. After receiving ivermectin, the remaining larvae died and became significantly easier to remove. All six patients recovered without major complications. Another report described two patients with New World screwworm infestations around the eye socket. The larvae had burrowed deep into surrounding tissue, creating a serious risk of progressive tissue destruction. After treatment with ivermectin and wound debridement, the larvae died, could be removed more effectively, and further damage was brought under control. The findings mirror what veterinarians have observed for years in livestock, where ivermectin has been used to combat parasitic infestations that threaten animal health and agricultural production. Once again, ivermectin appears to be doing exactly what it was designed to do: kill parasites. “Horse paste” wins again. Join ➡️ @ShankaraChetty