Intestinal parasite prevalence in an area of ethiopia after implementing the SAFE strategy, enhanced outreach services, and health extension program.

• Main Authors: Jonathan D King (Author), Tekola Endeshaw (Author), Elisabeth Escher (Author), Genetu Alemtaye (Author), Sileabatt Melaku (Author), Woyneshet Gelaye (Author), Abebe Worku (Author), Mitku Adugna (Author), Berhanu Melak (Author), Tesfaye Teferi (Author), Mulat Zerihun (Author), Demelash Gesese (Author), Zerihun Tadesse (Author), Aryc W Mosher (Author), Peter Odermatt (Author), Jürg Utzinger (Author), Hanspeter Marti (Author), Jeremiah Ngondi (Author), Donald R Hopkins (Author), Paul M Emerson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: The SAFE strategy aims to reduce transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis through antibiotics, improved hygiene, and sanitation. We integrated assessment of intestinal parasites into large-scale trachoma impact surveys to determine whether documented environmental improvements promoted by a...