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Clinical Persistence of Chlamydia trachomatis Sexually Transmitted Strains Involves Novel Mutations in the Functional αββα Tetramer of the Tryptophan Synthase Operon. [PDF]

, 2019
Clinical persistence of Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a major public health concern. In vitro persistence is known to develop through interferon gamma (IFN-γ) induction of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), which ...
Dean, Deborah, Ferrin, Thomas E, Hyuk Suh, Jung, Somboonna, Naraporn, Ziklo, Noa   +4 more
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Effects of intervention with the SAFE strategy on trachoma across Ethiopia.

, 2011
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The impact of the SAFE strategy (surgery, antibiotics, face washing, environmental hygiene), recommended to eliminate blinding trachoma, is not well explored.
Patel, D, Roba, AA, Wondimu, A, Zondervan, M   +3 more
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Prevalence and factors associated with trachoma among children aged 1–9 years in Zala district, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2016
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Gesesew, Hailay, Markos, Yohannes, Mengistu, Kassahun, Shegaze, Mulugeta, Woldemichael, Kifle   +4 more
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Prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among 1-9 years of age children in Andabet district, northwest Ethiopia, 2023: A multi-level mixed-effect analysis.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2023
BackgroundTrachoma is the chief cause of preventable blindness worldwide and has been earmarked for elimination as a public health problem by 2030. Despite the five-year Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, and Environmental improvement (SAFE)-based
Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Kusse Urmale Mare, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase, Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Tsion Mulat Tebeje, Afework Alemu Lombebo, Kebede Gemeda Sabo, Bezawit Melak Fente, Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale, Hiwot Altaye Asebe   +11 more
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The geographical distribution and burden of trachoma in Africa.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2013
BackgroundThere remains a lack of epidemiological data on the geographical distribution of trachoma to support global mapping and scale up of interventions for the elimination of trachoma.
Jennifer L Smith, Rebecca M Flueckiger, Pamela J Hooper, Sarah Polack, Elizabeth A Cromwell, Stephanie L Palmer, Paul M Emerson, David C W Mabey, Anthony W Solomon, Danny Haddad, Simon J Brooker   +10 more
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The Impact of Vision Problems on Households' Incomes: Evidence From the 2019 and 2022 Rounds of the Turkey Health Survey

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vision problems reduce individuals' quality of life, and they also reduce their productivity as workers and consequently decrease their incomes. Most vision problems can be corrected with properly fitted eyeglasses, but many people with vision problems do not have such eyeglasses.
Paul Glewwe, Hasan Gul, Aysit Tansel, Suzanne Wisniewski   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and risk factors for trachoma in central and southern Malawi. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2010
BACKGROUND: Trachoma, one of the neglected tropical diseases is suspected to be endemic in Malawi. OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of trachoma and associated risk factors in central and southern Malawi.
Khumbo Kalua, Tobias Chirwa, Linda Kalilani, Sam Abbenyi, Mavuto Mukaka, Robin Bailey   +5 more
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Pricing of drugs and donations: options for sustainable equity pricing. [PDF]

, 2001
Effective medicines exist to treat or alleviate many diseases which predominate in the developing world and cause high mortality and morbidity rates. Price should not be an obstacle preventing access to these medicines.
Ford, N, Herranz, E, Pérez-Casas, C
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Transformative Pathways for Strengthening Climate‐Resilient Health Systems Among Indigenous Communities: Advancing Equity and Sustainability in Global Health

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Most climate‐resilience health interventions are designed at the global level, with minimal attention to Indigenous communities' needs. The lack of consideration can lead to unintended harm and exacerbate health risks. This study aims to identify the capacities of Indigenous communities that can serve as transformative pathways in safely ...
Chrishma D. Perera, Eranga K. Galappaththi, Carol Zavaleta‐Cortijo, Timothy D. Baird, Korine N. Kolivras, James D. Ford, Michelle Dickson, Kerrie Pickering, Guangqing Chi, Joana Bezerra, Dhanya Vijayan, Victoria Chicamana‐Zapata, Cecil Togarepi, Kheminda G. Thilakarathne, Martha M. Hangula, Francis A. Akugre, Richard Nuwagira, Jonathan Nkalubo   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and determinants of active trachoma among preschool-aged children in Dembia District, Northwest Ethiopia

Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 2017
Background Trachoma is an infectious eye disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, which is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. In areas where trachoma is endemic, active trachoma is common among preschool-aged children, with varying ...
Ayanaw Tsega Ferede, Abel Fekadu Dadi, Amare Tariku, Akilew Awoke Adane   +3 more
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