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Why Ivermectin Fails Against Trichinella Larvae: A Mystery Unveiled

December 29, 2025

Trichinella, a sneaky worm, causes long-term infections by hiding in muscle cells. It's a big problem worldwide. Scientists know that ivermectin, a common drug, works well on adult worms in the gut but fails against the larvae in muscles. Why? They thought the collagen capsule around the larvae migh

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Boosting Ivermectin's Power Against Trichinosis

June 8, 2025

Trichinosis is a serious health issue that affects both humans and animals. Unfortunately, current treatments often face problems like resistance and poor absorption in the body. This means scientists are always looking for better ways to fight this parasite. One approach is to improve how well drug

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Verapamil and Ivermectin: Unexpected Helpers against Parasites in Mice?

December 15, 2024

Trichinella spiralis parasites are sneaky. They trick muscle cells into becoming "nurse cells, " feeding and protecting them. Medicines like verapamil, used for other health issues, might mess with this clever plan. Scientists tested verapamil, ivermectin (IVM), and both together against these paras