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Trachoma in the Gambia [PDF]

British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1998
As part of the second National Survey of Blindness and Low Vision in the Gambia carried out in 1996, all survey participants were examined for signs of trachoma. The findings were compared with the results of the first survey in 1986, which used the same sampling strategy.A multistage stratified cluster random sample, with proportional probability ...
Pak Sang Lee, A A Mohamed, J Ajewole, Paul J. Dolin, Hannah Faal, Gordon J. Johnson   +5 more
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Achieving universal eye health coverage: planning and human resource lessons from trachoma

Community Eye Health Journal, 2018
Teamwork has made a crucial difference to the success of trachoma elimination programmes. However, more trained supervisors are needed.
Paul Courtright, Susan Lewallen, Tim Jesudasan   +2 more
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Compliance with tetracycline eye ointment during annual mass drug administration for trachoma control in the Amhara region, Ethiopia

Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 29, Issue 10, Page 869-874, October 2024.
Abstract Objectives A 6‐week course of tetracycline eye ointment is an alternative to single ‐dose oral azithromycin in annual mass drug administration for trachoma control. Compliance with the recommended tetracycline eye ointment regimen has not been well characterised when administered as part of a trachoma control program.
Solomon Aragie, Ayalew Shiferaw, Eshetu Sata, Dagnachew Hailu, Adane Dagnew, Taye Zeru, Adisu Abebe, Zerihun Tadesse, Dionna M. Wittberg, Isabel J. B. Thompson, Thomas M. Lietman, Scott D. Nash, Kimberly A. Jensen, E. Kelly Callahan, Jeremy D. Keenan   +14 more
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Trachoma Decline and Widespread Use of Antimicrobial Drugs

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2004
Trachoma is disappearing in many parts of the world, even in the absence of specific control programs. Following mass antimicrobial drug treatments for trachoma in western Nepal, the prevalence of trachoma declined far more rapidly than could be ...
Jaya D. Chidambaram, Mariko Bird, Vivian Schiedler, Alicia M. Fry, Travis Porco, Ramesh C. Bhatta, Hem Jha, J.S.P. Chaudary, Bruce Gaynor, Elizabeth Yi, John P. Whitcher, Susie Osaki-Holm, Thomas M. Lietman   +12 more
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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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A Phase 1, Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled, Single Ascending Dose Trial of AWZ1066S, an Anti‐Wolbachia Candidate Macrofilaricide

Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development, Volume 13, Issue 9, Page 1071-1081, September 2024.
Abstract AWZ1066S has been developed as a potential treatment for the neglected tropical diseases lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis. AWZ1066S targets the Wolbachia bacterial endosymbiont present in the causative nematode parasites. This phase 1, first‐in‐human study aimed to assess the safety and pharmacokinetics of AWZ1066S in healthy human ...
Graham Devereux, Marcin Bula, Karen Tripp, Richard Fitzgerald, Nicola Eraut, Muhammad Salman Alam, Tomoyuki Moriyama, Raku Shinkyo, Lauren Walker, Duolao Wang, Fabian Gusovsky, Jeannette van der Velde, Joseph D. Turner, Weiqian David Hong, Paul M. O'Neill, Mark J. Taylor, Stephen A. Ward   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

HEAD START – an innovative training approach for life-long learning

Community Eye Health Journal, 2017
An innovative global training approach called HEAD START is bridging the gap between theory and live surgery, building skills for new trainees as well as providing continuing professional development for experienced surgeons.
Demissie Tadesse, Isabella Montgomery, Girija Sankar   +2 more
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Status of active trachoma infection among school children who live in villages of open field defecation: a comparative cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background Although many efforts are made by different stakeholders, magnitude of active trachoma remains high among children in Ethiopia. Open field defecation was found to be the main source of active trachoma.
Demoze Delelegn, Alemu Tolcha, Hunachew Beyene, Berhan Tsegaye   +3 more
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Three‐arm clinical trial of improved flour targeting intestinal microbiota (MALINEA)

Maternal &Child Nutrition, Volume 20, Issue 3, July 2024.
This open‐label randomised trial, conducted in the field conditions with locally produced supplements in 881 children with moderate acute malnutrition in four African countries, did not support the true advantages of adding a prebiotic or a treatment with antibiotic to flour in that it did not achieve, as it failed to meet the primary endpoint retained,
Muriel Vray, Laura Tondeur, Boris G. Hedible, Rindra Vatosoa Randremanana, Alexandre Manirakiza, Ramatoulaye Hamidou Lazoumar, Cassandre Van Platen, Antonio Vargas, André Briend, Ronan Jambou, Malinea Clinical Trial Group, Rado Ernestau Marice Andrianantenaina, Nirina Nadia Andrianomenjanahary, Oumar Barry, Yvette Batoumbou, Emilie Buttarelli, Fabrice Carbonne, Ousmane Moussa Djibo, Abdias Ogobara Dougnon, Abdal‐Aziz Ousma Gado, Mareme Gaye Diop, Viola Gnocchi, Jean‐Chrysostome Gody, Dieynaba Kane, Jean‐Pierre Lombart, Sani Mamane, Dior Maronne, Youmou Ndongo, Deborah Nguiamba, Garda Ide Oumarou, Hobitiana Marietta Rabemiafara, Antsanirina Sitrakantenaina Rafanomezantsoa, Voahanginirina Rakotoarimivo Andrianaly, Rojovola Rakotondramanana, Ravaka Randriamparany, Christelle Mioranirina Randrianarisoa, Rasetamalala, Hanta Viviane Ratrimonirina, Marie‐Florence Razanarimanana, Olga Sakanga, Auguste Sarr, Abdoulaye Seck, Aminata Sy, Tokiravakiniaina Voarinirina   +43 more
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Follicular conjunctivitis in dogs: A retrospective study (2007–2022)

Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 27, Issue 4, Page 310-317, July 2024.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the incidence, clinical features, treatment, and outcome of canine follicular conjunctivitis (CFC). Procedure Medical records of dogs diagnosed with CFC were reviewed. Data recorded included signalment, duration of clinical signs and treatment details prior to presentation, concurrent ocular/systemic diseases, ocular ...
Irene Cerrada, Marta Leiva, Rita Vilao, Teresa Peña, Jose Ríos   +4 more
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