Ivermectin is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic medication originally derived from avermectins produced by the soil-dwelling bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis. It is used to treat parasitic infections in humans and animals, and has also been studied for potential uses beyond that scope. The term denotes a class of compounds and the specific agent commonly prescribed in pill, paste, or injectable forms, with a distinct, multi-syllabic pronunciation.
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