Victor Bucumi, Elvis Muhimpundu, Amadou Alfa Bio Issifou, Stephanie Akweyu, Nick Burn, Johan Willems, Junénal Niyongabo, Aba Elvis, Gamael Koizan, Anna Harte, Sarah Boyd, Rebecca Willis, Ana Bakhtiari, Cristina Jimenez, Clara Burgert-Brucker, Khm Martin Kollmann, Anthony W Solomon, Emma M Harding-Esch, Rose Marie Gashikanyi
PURPOSE: Trachoma is an eye disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct). It can lead to permanent vision loss. Since 2007, Burundi has included trachoma elimination as part of its fight against neglected tropical diseases and blindness. This study presents the results of trachoma baseline, impact and surveillance surveys conducted in Burundi between 2018 and 2021. METHODS: Areas were grouped into evaluation units (EU) with resident populations of between 100,000 and 250,000 people...
July 3, 2023: Ophthalmic Epidemiology