Comparison of two azithromycin distribution strategies for controlling trachoma in Nepal

• Main Authors: Holm Susan Osaki (Author), Jha Hem C. (Author), Bhatta Ramesh C. (Author), Chaudhary J.S.P (Author), Thapa B.B (Author), Davis Dale (Author), Pokhrel Ram Prasad (Author), Yinghui Miao (Author), Zegans Michael (Author), Schachter Julius (Author), Frick Kevin D. (Author), Tapert Lisa (Author), Lietman Thomas M. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: The study compares the effectiveness of two strategies for distributing azithromycin in an area with mild-to-moderate active trachoma in Nepal. METHODS: The two strategies investigated were the use of azithromycin for 1) mass treatment of all children, or 2) targeted treatment of only tho...