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🚨 Parasite outbreak but why isn’t ivermectin the treatment?

The parasite in question, Cyclospora isn’t a worm. It’s a microscopic protozoan parasite, so the treatment target is different.

For Cyclospora, the drug of choice is usually Bactrim because it blocks folate production the parasite needs to multiply.

Did you know symptoms of a hangover could also be a sign of acute liver damage? Alcohol and acetaminophen DO NOT MIX well together. Today’s drug of the day is the very popular acetaminophen but let’s review this popular drug interaction that you need to know about.

Just a reminder that if you are on antibiotics to not be drinking alcohol during the 4th of July or it can lead to serious consequences