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Drug of choice in the treatment of onchocerciasis is

A
DEC
B
Ivermectin
C
Ketoconazole
D
Cotrimoxazole
High-Yield Explanation
(B) Ivermectin # Ivermectin, a semisynthetic macrocyclic lactone active against microfilariae, is the first-line agent for the treatment of onchocerc asis.> It is given orally in a single dose of 150 pg/kg, either yearly or semiannually.

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