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Can We Use Antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis as a Surveillance Tool for National Trachoma Control Programs? Results from a District Survey
BACKGROUND: Trachoma is targeted for elimination by 2020. World Health Organization advises districts to undertake surveillance when follicular trachoma (TF) <5% in children 1–9 years and mass antibiotic administration has ceased. There is a question if other tools could be used for surveillance...
Autores principales: | West, Sheila K., Munoz, Beatriz, Weaver, Jerusha, Mrango, Zakayo, Dize, Laura, Gaydos, Charlotte, Quinn, Thomas C., Martin, Diana L. |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4714879/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26771906 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0004352 |
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