Hirpa Miecha, Michael Dejene, Dereje Adugna, Ageru Kebede, Damtew Yadeta, Addisu Alemayehu, Aemero Abateneh, Mihiret Dayessa, Muhammed Shafi, Emawayish Taye, Leta Balcha, Nebiyu Negussu, Belete Mengistu, Rebecca Willis, Cristina Jimenez, Ana Bakhtiari, Sarah Boyd, Biruk Kebede, Fantahun Tadesse, Ayele Mamo, Mengistu Bekele, Zelalem Sinke, Anthony W Solomon, Emma M Harding-Esch
PURPOSE: Interventions to reduce the prevalence of trachoma and transmission of ocular Chlamydia trachomatis have been implemented in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Following an impact survey in which the trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) prevalence in 1-9-year-olds is <5%, a surveillance survey is recommended 2 years later, without additional antibiotic treatment. We report results of surveillance surveys in 11 evaluation units (EUs) covering 12 districts in Oromia Region, to plan whether future interventions are needed...
December 15, 2022: Ophthalmic Epidemiology