Prevalence and associations of active trachoma among rural preschool children in Wadla district, northern Ethiopia

Prevalence and associations of active trachoma among rural preschool children in Wadla district, northern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Trachoma is a neglected eye disease and an important cause of preventable corneal blindness. In endemic areas, initial infection can occur in early childhood and following a recurrent episodes, it progresses to scarring and visual impairment. Trachoma disappeared from high income...

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Main Authors: Mesfin Wudu Kassaw, Ayele Mamo Abebe, Kirubel Dagnaw Tegegne, Mikiyas Amare Getu, Woldemichael Tadesse Bihonegn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Active trachoma
Associations
Water
Sanitation
Hygiene
Wadla district
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-020-01585-9

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