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Travel or residence in Loa loa-endemic areas can indicate a risk of heavy coinfection, which is associated with rare but serious neurological reactions after oral ivermectin.
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- Ivermectin 3mg Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Ivermectin 3mg — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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