New intervention model to eliminate the spread of trachoma in hyper-endemic community: Based on a mathematical model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apm.2020.09.013
Abstract: Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends periodic mass antibiotic distributions to reduce clinically active trachoma to some threshold, below which scarring and blindness would never occur or at least would become so rare that… read more here.
Keywords: community; hyper endemic; mathematical model; trachoma ... See more keywords
Trachoma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Results of 46 Baseline Prevalence Surveys Conducted with the Global Trachoma Mapping Project
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2017.1306869
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: Trachoma was suspected to be endemic in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We aimed to estimate prevalences of trachomatous inflammation–follicular (TF), trichiasis, and water and sanitation (WASH) indicators in… read more here.
Keywords: trachoma; democratic republic; prevalence; republic congo ... See more keywords
Prevalence of and risk factors for trachoma in Kwara state, Nigeria: Results of eight population-based surveys from the Global Trachoma Mapping Project
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2018.1437188
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine the prevalence of and risk factors for trachoma in selected local government areas (LGAs) of Kwara State, Nigeria. Methodology: Population-based cross-sectional surveys were conducted in eight LGAs of Kwara State using… read more here.
Keywords: trachoma; prevalence risk; prevalence; kwara state ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Trachoma in Pakistan: Results of 42 Population-Based Prevalence Surveys from the Global Trachoma Mapping Project
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2019.1708120
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: Previous phases of trachoma mapping in Pakistan completed baseline surveys in 38 districts. To help guide national trachoma elimination planning, we set out to estimate trachoma prevalence in 43 suspected-endemic evaluation units (EUs)… read more here.
Keywords: trachoma; population based; trachoma mapping; prevalence ... See more keywords
Baseline Prevalence of Trachoma in Refugee Settlements in Uganda: Results of 11 Population-based Surveys.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2021.1961816
Abstract: PURPOSE There are several settlements in the Northern and Western Regions of Uganda serving refugees from South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), respectively. Trachoma prevalence surveys were conducted in a number of those… read more here.
Keywords: trachoma; refugee settlements; population based; prevalence ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Trachoma following Implementation of the SAFE Strategy in Three Local Government Areas of Taraba State, North Eastern Nigeria.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2045025
Abstract: INTRODUCTION In 2019-2020, one round of antibiotic mass drug administration (MDA) was implemented for trachoma elimination purposes in Donga, Gashaka, and Ussa local government areas (LGAs) of Taraba State, Nigeria, following baseline surveys in 2009… read more here.
Keywords: gashaka ussa; prevalence; government areas; local government ... See more keywords
Baseline Prevalence of Trachoma in 13 Local Government Areas of Borno State, Nigeria.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2053550
Abstract: PURPOSE We set out to determine the baseline prevalence of trachoma in 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno State, Nigeria. METHODS A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in each of 13 LGAs from 2017… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; baseline prevalence; prevalence trachoma; local government ... See more keywords
Assessing the Prevalence of Trachoma: Lessons from Community Screening with Laboratory Testing in Australia's Torres Strait Islands.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2136389
Abstract: PURPOSE We undertook a screening program between 2016 and 2019 to determine if trachoma was endemic in the Torres Strait Islands of Queensland, Australia. METHODS Eleven screening surveys assessing trachoma prevalence were undertaken in seven… read more here.
Keywords: torres strait; strait islands; community; assessing prevalence ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Trachoma in Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia, after Implementation of the SAFE Strategy: Results of Four Population-Based Surveys.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2140439
Abstract: PURPOSE We aimed to estimate the prevalence of trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) in 1-9-year-olds and trachomatous trichiasis (TT) unknown to the health system in ≥15-year-olds in Benishangul Gumuz (BGZ) region, Ethiopia. This will help to assess… read more here.
Keywords: year; prevalence; benishangul gumuz; region ... See more keywords
Comparison of Five Camera Systems for Capturing and Grading Trachoma Images.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2023.2174559
Abstract: PURPOSE As training of trachoma graders using live participants grows increasingly difficult and expensive, alternative ways are needed possibly through replacement of field grading with photography. However, minimum specifications for a camera system capable of… read more here.
Keywords: camera systems; camera; five camera; comparison five ... See more keywords
Arthur Ferguson MacCallan CBE, MD, FRCS (1872–1955), trachoma pioneer and the ophthalmic campaign in Egypt 1903–1923
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DOI: 10.1177/0967772016643540
Abstract: Arthur Ferguson MacCallan was an ophthalmic surgeon who undertook his pioneering work in Egypt between 1903 and 1923. He established the Egyptian ophthalmic infrastructure which, on his departure, consisted of 23 operational hospital units, treating… read more here.
Keywords: trachoma; arthur ferguson; 1903 1923; maccallan ... See more keywords