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Evaluation of the Impact of Oral Ivermectin on Musca Sorbens Flies, Putative Vector of Trachoma

This study looks at how a medicine called ivermectin, given to people, might stop flies from growing in their poo. These flies can spread an eye infection called trachoma, especially to children. Researchers want to see if the medicine passed out in poo is strong enough to kill the flies.