Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide, and responsible for the
loss of an estimated 1.3 million disability-adjusted life years, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa …

Background There remains a lack of epidemiological data on the geographical distribution
of trachoma to support global mapping and scale up of interventions for the elimination of …

Background Global elimination of trachoma as a public health problem was targeted for
2020. We reviewed progress towards the elimination of active trachoma by country and …

Trachoma is a neglected tropical disease caused by infection with conjunctival strains of
Chlamydia trachomatis. It can result in blindness. Pathophysiologically, trachoma is a …

There is fortunately increasing international awareness of the problem of needless
blindness from trachoma and enhanced international cooperation. This is exemplified by the …

Progress report on elimination of trachoma, 2013 Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease, is
the world's leading infectious cause of blindness. It is responsible for the visual impairment …

Trachoma is an infectious eye disease that causes a characteristic roughening of the inner
surface of the eyelids and can lead to blindness. It is among the oldest diseases known to …

Progress report on elimination of trachoma, 2010 Trachoma is an infectious eye disease that
causes a characteristic roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids and can lead to …

The 1990s was an exciting period for those of us in global health committed to seeing the
end of blindness from trachoma. The “SAFE strategy”(surgery for trichiasis, antibiotics, facial …

Background Blinding trachoma, caused by ocular infection with Chlamydia trachomatis, is
targeted for global elimination by 2020. Knowledge of risk factors can help target control …