Parenteral ivermectin in Strongyloides hyperinfection

Lancet. 2000 Jan 1;355(9197):43-4. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(99)02744-0.

Abstract

Strongyloides hyperinfection, unresponsive to oral ivermectin and oral albendazole, was controlled by subcutaneous administration of a veterinary preparation of ivermectin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Anthelmintics / administration & dosage*
  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Ivermectin / administration & dosage*
  • Ivermectin / therapeutic use
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell / complications
  • Male
  • Strongyloidiasis / complications
  • Strongyloidiasis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Anthelmintics
  • Ivermectin