Active trachoma and associated risk factors among children in Baso Liben District of East Gojjam, Ethiopia
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Trachoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. It is common in areas where the people are socio-economically deprived. The aim of this study was to assess active trachoma and associated risk factors among children...
Main Authors: | Ketema Kassahun, Tiruneh Moges, Woldeyohannes Desalegn, Muluye Dagnachew |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-12-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1105 |
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