Can We Use Antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis as a Surveillance Tool for National Trachoma Control Programs? Results from a District Survey.

• Main Authors: Sheila K West (Author), Beatriz Munoz (Author), Jerusha Weaver (Author), Zakayo Mrango (Author), Laura Dize (Author), Charlotte Gaydos (Author), Thomas C Quinn (Author), Diana L Martin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:Trachoma is targeted for elimination by 2020. World Health Organization advises districts to undertake surveillance when follicular trachoma (TF) <5% in children 1-9 years and mass antibiotic administration has ceased. There is a question if other tools could be used for surveillance a...