How to assess the prevalence of trachoma

According to the WHO guidelines a community should receive mass antibiotic treatment when the prevalence of active trachoma is more than 10% among 1-9 year old children. [...]in order to certify that a region is clear of trachoma TRA is the most efficient method.

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Published in:British journal of ophthalmology 2005-05, Vol.89 (5), p.526-527
Main Authors: Wright, H R, Vu, H, Taylor, H R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child, Preschool
Confidence intervals
Epidemiologic Methods
Humans
Infant
rapid assessment
trachoma
Trachoma - diagnosis
Trachoma - epidemiology
Trachoma - therapy
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Summary:According to the WHO guidelines a community should receive mass antibiotic treatment when the prevalence of active trachoma is more than 10% among 1-9 year old children. [...]in order to certify that a region is clear of trachoma TRA is the most efficient method.
ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjo.2005.066183