A cluster randomized study of the safety of integrated treatment of trachoma and lymphatic filariasis in children and adults in Sikasso, Mali.

• Main Authors: Yaya Ibrahim Coulibaly (Author), Ilo Dicko (Author), Modibo Keita (Author), Mahamadou Minamba Keita (Author), Moussa Doumbia (Author), Adama Daou (Author), Fadima Cheick Haidara (Author), Moussa Hama Sankare (Author), John Horton (Author), Caroline Whately-Smith (Author), Samba Ousmane Sow (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Neglected tropical diseases are co-endemic in many areas of the world, including sub Saharan Africa. Currently lymphatic filariasis (albendazole/ivermectin) and trachoma (azithromycin) are treated separately. Consequently, financial and logistical benefit can be gained from integration of preventive...