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This Week in Parasitism

Vincent Racaniello

TWiP 266: Wraps and ivermectin for malaria

OCT 6, 202560 MIN
This Week in Parasitism

TWiP 266: Wraps and ivermectin for malaria

OCT 6, 202560 MIN

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TWiP explains research showing that treatment of baby wraps with an insect repellent, and oral dosing with ivermectin, are both effective measures to prevent malaria.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Daniel Griffin, and Christina Naula

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Music by Ronald Jenkees