SEVERE ADVERSE REACTION RISKS DURING MASS TREATMENT WITH IVERMECTIN IN LOIASIS-ENDEMIC AREAS

Authors
CHIPPAUX JP BOUSSINESQ M GARDON J GARDONWENDEL N ERNOULD JC
Citation
Jp. Chippaux et al., SEVERE ADVERSE REACTION RISKS DURING MASS TREATMENT WITH IVERMECTIN IN LOIASIS-ENDEMIC AREAS, Parasitology today, 12(11), 1996, pp. 448-450
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Parasitiology
Journal title
Parasitology today → ACNP
ISSN journal
01694758
Volume
12
Issue
11
Year of publication
1996
Pages
448 - 450
Database
ISI
SICI code
0169-4758(1996)12:11<448:SARRDM>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
The control of onchocerciasis remains a priority in sub-Saharan Africa . Jean-Philippe Chippaux, Michel Boussinesq, Jacques Gardon, Nathalie Gardon-Wendel and Jean-Christophe Ernould here outline studies concern ing possible severe adverse reactions to ivermectin used to control on chocerciasis in areas where loiasis is also endemic, and discuss preca utions that may be advisable during the implementation of such program mes.