Mass Treatment with Azithromycin for Trachoma Control: Participation Clusters in Households

Elizabeth N Ssemanda, Beatriz Munoz, Emma M Harding-Esch, Tansy Edwards, Harran Mkocha, Robin L Bailey, Ansumana Sillah, Dianne Stare, David C W Mabey, Sheila K West and On behalf of PRET Project Team

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2010, vol. 4, issue 10, 1-5

Abstract: Background: Mass treatment to trachoma endemic communities is a critical part of the World Health Organization SAFE strategy. However, non-participation may not be at random, affecting coverage surveys and effectiveness if infection is differential. Methodology/Principal Findings: As part of the Partnership for Rapid Elimination of Trachoma (PRET), 32 communities in Tanzania, and 48 in The Gambia had a detailed census taken followed by mass treatment with azithromycin. The target coverage in each community was >80% of children ages

Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000838

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