Post-operative recurrent trachomatous trichiasis is associated with increased conjunctival expression of S100A7 (psoriasin).

• Main Authors: Matthew J Burton (Author), Saul N Rajak (Author), Athumani Ramadhani (Author), Helen A Weiss (Author), Esmael Habtamu (Author), Bayeh Abera (Author), Paul M Emerson (Author), Peng T Khaw (Author), David C W Mabey (Author), Martin J Holland (Author), Robin L Bailey (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Surgery for trachomatous trichiasis (TT) is a key component of the SAFE Strategy for trachoma control. Unfortunately, recurrent TT following surgery is common, probably due to various surgical and disease factors. To develop strategies to reduce recurrence rates it is necessary to understand its pat...