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Ivermectin as Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for COVID-19 among Healthcare Providers in a Selected Tertiary Hospital in Dhaka – An Observational Study

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  • Mohammed Tarek Alam

    (Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh)

  • Rubaiul Murshed

    (Shomman Foundation, Bangladesh)

  • Pauline Francisca Gomes

    (Shomman Foundation, Bangladesh)

  • Zafor Md. Masud

    (Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh)

  • Sadia Saber

    (Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh)

  • Mainul Alam Chaklader

    (Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh)

  • Fatema Khanam

    (Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh)

  • Monower Hossain

    (Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh)

  • Abdul Basit Ibne Momen Momen

    (Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh)

  • Naz Yasmin

    (International Medical College, Bangladesh)

  • Rafa Faaria Alam

    (Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh)

  • Amrin Sultana

    (Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh)

  • Rishad Choudhury Robin

    (Shomman Foundation, Bangladesh)

Abstract

Introduction: While multiple vaccines are undergoing clinical trial across the globe, we yearn for an FDA approved drug to protect us from the devastating pandemic for the time being. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Ivermectin when administered as pre-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19. Method: An observational study, with 118 healthcare providers who were enrolled purposively, was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Dhaka from May 2020 to August 2020. The subjects were divided into experimental and control groups; and the experimental group received an oral monthly dose of Ivermectin 12mg for 4 months. Both groups were exposed to COVID-19 positive patients admitted in the hospital during the course of study. The symptomatic subjects were evaluated by physical examination, COVID-19 RT-PCR and/or HRCT of chest. Differences between the variables were determined using the Chi-square test and the level of statistical significance was reached when p

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  • Mohammed Tarek Alam & Rubaiul Murshed & Pauline Francisca Gomes & Zafor Md. Masud & Sadia Saber & Mainul Alam Chaklader & Fatema Khanam & Monower Hossain & Abdul Basit Ibne Momen Momen & Naz Yasmin & , 2020. "Ivermectin as Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for COVID-19 among Healthcare Providers in a Selected Tertiary Hospital in Dhaka – An Observational Study," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 2(6), November.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:2:y:2020:i:6:id:40599
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2020.2.6.599
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