Ivermectin and moxidectin, two macrocyclic lactones, are potent antiparasitic drugs currently registered and mainly used against filarial diseases; however, their potential value for improved soil-transmitted helminth (STH) control has been acknowledged. This review provides insights on recent studies evaluating the efficacy of ivermectin and moxidectin as single or coadministered therapy against human soil-transmitted helminthiases (including Strongyloides stercoralis infections) and on pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic parameters measured in treated populations. Furthermore, we discuss current gaps for research, highlight advantages - but also existing challenges - for uptake of ivermectin and/or moxidectin treatment schemes into routine STH control in endemic countries.
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Kitasato Univ, Grad Sch Infect Control Sci, Minato Ku, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Tokyo 1088641, JapanKitasato Univ, Grad Sch Infect Control Sci, Minato Ku, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Tokyo 1088641, Japan
Omura, Satoshi
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Crump, Andy
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Kitasato Univ, Grad Sch Infect Control Sci, Minato Ku, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Tokyo 1088641, JapanKitasato Univ, Grad Sch Infect Control Sci, Minato Ku, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Tokyo 1088641, Japan
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Kitasato Univ, Grad Sch Infect Control Sci, Minato Ku, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Tokyo 1088641, JapanKitasato Univ, Grad Sch Infect Control Sci, Minato Ku, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Tokyo 1088641, Japan
Omura, Satoshi
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Crump, Andy
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Kitasato Univ, Grad Sch Infect Control Sci, Minato Ku, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Tokyo 1088641, JapanKitasato Univ, Grad Sch Infect Control Sci, Minato Ku, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Tokyo 1088641, Japan