Ivermectin offers hope against COVID 19

By Akaninyene Etuk

@akanetuk (2135)

April 5, 2020 11:14am CST

Ivermectin which is a drug used for parasitic infections treatment has been found useful against COVID 19 by Australian researchers. Laboratory tests revealed that the drug reduced the virus levels by 99.8 per cent within 48 hours, and complete elimination after three days. It's believed the drug works by paralysing the virus and 'overwhelming its nervous system', preventing it from replicating. The research group is waiting to carry out clinical trials with humans, to affirm the efficacy before public usage.

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@dya80dya (36859)

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5 Apr 20

I don't know if there are meds which can help.

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Akaninyene Etuk

@akanetuk (2135)

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5 Apr 20

If approved it will be distributed all over the world

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@dya80dya (36859)

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5 Apr 20

@akanetuk I hope it's useful for people.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (318404)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

5 Apr 20

That's good there's hope on the horizon.

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Akaninyene Etuk

@akanetuk (2135)

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5 Apr 20

Yes and I pray it comes soonest.

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@maezee (41988)

• United States

7 Apr 20

Wow, that is amazing. I hope hope hope it pans out

@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Apr 20

I am so happy to hear that. Great news.

@amitkokiladitya (171927)

• Agra, India

5 Apr 20

Yes...I also heard about it. I hope this is confirmed news.

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