Ivermectin is a medication used to treat and prevent infections caused by certain parasites. It was originally developed to treat parasitic infestations in livestock, but it has since been used to treat other types of infections in humans as well. In recent months, Ivermectin has gained attention as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Many researchers and medical professionals are exploring the possibility that Ivermectin could be an effective treatment for the virus.
Ivermectin works by targeting certain proteins that are essential to the development of a variety of parasites. By disrupting these proteins, Ivermectin can effectively stop the growth of the parasite and ultimately kill it. This same mechanism could theoretically be used to fight the virus that causes COVID-19. As a result, Ivermectin has been gaining attention from both medical professionals and the general public as a potential treatment for the virus.