Efficacy of oral azithromycin versus topical tetracycline in mass treatment of endemic trachoma

• Main Authors: Fraser-Hurt Nicole (Author), Bailey Robin L. (Author), Cousens Simon (Author), Mabey Denise (Author), Faal Hannah (Author), Mabey David C.W (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To compare the impact of mass treatment with oral azithromycin and topical tetracycline on the prevalence of active trachoma. METHODS: A total of 1803 inhabitants from 106 households of eight Gambian villages were randomized, in pairs, to receive either three doses of azithromycin at week...