Mass Treatment and the Effect on the Load ofChlamydia trachomatisInfection in a Trachoma-Hyperendemic Community
Author(s) -
Emily West,
Beatriz Muñoz,
Harran Mkocha,
Martin J. Holland,
Aura Aguirre,
Anthony W. Solomon,
Robin L. Bailey,
Allen Foster,
David Mabey,
Sheila K. West
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
investigative ophthalmology and visual science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.935
H-Index - 218
eISSN - 1552-5783
pISSN - 0146-0404
DOI - 10.1167/iovs.04-0327
Subject(s) - trachoma , azithromycin , chlamydia trachomatis , chlamydia , medicine , logistic regression , population , chlamydial infection , odds ratio , antibiotics , immunology , environmental health , biology , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology
Trachoma remains a leading cause of blindness. Determining the most effective antibiotic treatment strategy is essential for the success of country-based trachoma control programs.
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