Environmental factors and hygiene behaviors associated with facial cleanliness and trachoma in Kongwa, Tanzania.

<h4>Background</h4>Having a clean face is protective against trachoma. In the past, long distances to water were associated with unclean faces and increased trachoma. Other environmental factors have not been extensively explored. We need improved clarity on the environmental factors ass...

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Main Authors: Xinyi Chen, Beatriz Munoz, Meraf A Wolle, Geordie Woods, Michelle Odonkor, Fahd Naufal, Harran Mkocha, Sheila K West
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-10-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009902