Comparison of two azithromycin distribution strategies for controlling trachoma in Nepal

Comparison of two azithromycin distribution strategies for controlling trachoma in Nepal

OBJECTIVE: The study compares the effectiveness of two strategies for distributing azithromycin in an area with mild-to-moderate active trachoma in Nepal. METHODS: The two strategies investigated were the use of azithromycin for 1) mass treatment of all children, or 2) targeted treatment of only tho...

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Main Authors:	Holm Susan Osaki, Jha Hem C., Bhatta Ramesh C., Chaudhary J.S.P., Thapa B.B., Davis Dale, Pokhrel Ram Prasad, Yinghui Miao, Zegans Michael, Schachter Julius, Frick Kevin D., Tapert Lisa, Lietman Thomas M.
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The World Health Organization 2001-01-01
Series:	Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Subjects:	Azithromycin/supply and distribution Trachoma/drug therapy Comparative study Randomized controlled trials Nepal
Online Access:	http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0042-96862001000300006

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