Trachoma is the commonest infectious cause of blindness. Recurrent episodes of infection
with serovars A–C of Chlamydia trachomatis cause conjunctival inflammation in children …

Trachoma, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct), is the leading infectious blinding disease
worldwide. Chronic conjunctival inflammation develops in childhood and leads to eyelid …

Background Trachoma, the worldwide leading infectious cause of blindness, is due to
repeated conjunctival infection with Chlamydia trachomatis. The effects of control …

Trachoma is the most common infectious cause of blindness worldwide. It afflicts some of the
poorest regions of the globe, predominantly in Africa and Asia. The disease is initiated in …

Trachoma is a neglected disease and also the world's leading infectious cause of blindness.
It causes misery, dependency and is a barrier to development. Trachoma is controlled by a …

Background Sight loss from trachoma is the end result of a scarring disease process starting
in early childhood and characterised by repeated episodes of conjunctival inflammation …

Background Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia has a population of approximately 19.6
million, is prone to unstable and epidemic malaria, and is severely affected by trachoma. An …

Background The natural history of ocular Chlamydia trachomatis infections in endemic
communities has not been well characterised and is an important determinant of the …

Mass antibiotic treatment and facial cleanliness are central to WHO's strategy for the
elimination of blindness caused by trachoma. Recent studies have highlighted the …

Background Trachomatous trichiasis can cause corneal damage and visual impairment.
WHO recommends surgery for all cases. However, in many regions surgical provision is …