The population-based prevalence of trachomatous scarring in a trachoma hyperendemic setting: results from 152 impact surveys in Amhara, Ethiopia

The population-based prevalence of trachomatous scarring in a trachoma hyperendemic setting: results from 152 impact surveys in Amhara, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Trachomatous scarring (TS) results from repeated infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Pronounced scarring is an underlying cause of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) that can lead to blindness. Since the condition is irreversible, TS in adults has been considered a mark...

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Main Authors: Tigist Astale, Caleb D. Ebert, Andrew W. Nute, Mulat Zerihun, Demelash Gessese, Berhanu Melak, Eshetu Sata, Zebene Ayele, Gedefaw Ayenew, E. Kelly Callahan, Mahteme Haile, Taye Zeru, Zerihun Tadesse, Scott D. Nash
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Trachoma
Chlamydia trachomatis
Ethiopia
Survey
Trachomatous scarring
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-01972-w

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