Can the treatment of neighbouring villages be the key to ending the trachoma endemic in rural Pakistan?
Madam, Trachoma is a severe eye condition caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis that can lead to blindness if left untreated. It spreads quickly through direct contact with infected eyes, hand-eye contact, contaminated objects, and flies, making developing countries with overcrowded livin...
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| Main Authors: | Rutaab Kareem, Zahra Tanvir |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pakistan Medical Association
2024-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
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| Online Access: | https://jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/10530 |
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