Abstract
The World Health Organization has distributed millions of doses of azithromycin to control the ocular chlamydial infection that causes trachoma. Theoretically, a loftier goal of elimination is feasible. Here, we demonstrate that, although local elimination of infection in the most severely affected communities is difficult, it is possible with biannual antibiotic distributions.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Azithromycin / therapeutic use*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Ethiopia
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infection Control / methods*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Rural Population
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Tetracycline / therapeutic use
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Trachoma / drug therapy*
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Trachoma / epidemiology*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Azithromycin
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Tetracycline