conix, Since ivermectin may increase the risk of death when used for scabies,
Deaths associated with ivermectin for scabies SIR—Robert Barkwell and Susanne Shields (April 19, p 1144)1 report that treatment of scabies with ivermectin seems associated with an increased risk of death within the first 6 months after treatment in elderly patients. This finding is worrying and will inspire
further investigations into the safety of this effective2 and practical therapy for scabies. This study raises some questions.