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What parasite is resistant to ivermectin?: An Overview of Anthelmintic Resistance

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Ivermectin resistance is a significant global concern, particularly in veterinary medicine, where parasites like the barber pole worm (*Haemonchus contortus*) in livestock have demonstrated widespread resistance. The question of what parasite is resistant to ivermectin highlights a critical issue in modern pharmacology and parasite management, impacting both animal health and, increasingly, human tropical diseases.