Lucy Kerr et al.
We have previously demonstrated that ivermectin used as prophylaxis for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19), irrespective of the regularity, in a strictly controlled citywide program in Southern Brazil (ItajaÃ, Brazil), was associated with reductions in COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality rates. In this study, our objective was to determine if the regular use of ivermectin impacted the level of protection from COVID- 19 and related outcomes, reinforcing the efficacy of ivermectin through the demonstration of a dose- response effect.
… This exploratory analysis of a prospective observational study involved a program that used ivermectin at a dose of 0.2 mg/kg/day for two consecutive days, every 15 days, for 150 days.
… Non-use of ivermectin was associated with a 12.5-fold increase in mortality rate and a seven-fold increased risk of dying from COVID-19 compared to the regular use of ivermectin. This dose-response efficacy reinforces the prophylactic effects of ivermectin against COVID-19.
