Health
What is ivermectin, and should we be using it to treat Covid-19? – The Guardian
World-leading parasite researcher Dr Carlos Chaccour says using the drug in fight against the virus could be ‘very, very harmful’
A world-leading parasite researcher has warned there could be serious consequences for Australia if the drug ivermectin were to be used widely in the treatment of Covid-19, saying there is no strong, robust evidence that ivermectin provides benefits against the disease.
Dr Carlos Chaccour, from the Barcelona Institute of Global Health, has been studying ivermectin for more than a decade and spoke after reports the anti-parasitic drug could treat Covid-19.
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