Can Ivermectin kill Sarcoptes scabiei during the molting process?

Abstract in brief

• The study investigates whether ivermectin can kill Sarcoptes scabiei mites during their molting process and finds that molting mites are less susceptible to the drug compared to active mites, often surviving treatment.
• Molting mites can survive after two doses of ivermectin given a week apart, due to both resistant behavior during molting and the presence of hatching eggs, indicating that current treatment protocols might need adjustment.
• Understanding the molting process of Sarcoptes mites is crucial for improving scabies treatment, and the research suggests that further studies are needed to develop more effective therapeutic strategies.