Preliminary evidence that synanthropic flies contribute to the transmission of trachoma- causing Chlamydia trachomatis in Latin America

Reilly, Lucy A.; Favacho, Joana da Felicidade Ribeiro; Garcez, Lourdes Maria; Courtenay, Orin

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2007000700020

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“…The presence of more flies on face was associated with more chance of having active trachoma. This finding is consistent with different investigations in Brazil; Nigeria and Ethiopia [23-25]. The possible explanation could be the role of eye seeking fly in trachoma transmission which is still remained common and high.…”

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Active trachoma and associated risk factors among children in Baso Liben District of East Gojjam, Ethiopia

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BackgroundTrachoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. It is common in areas where the people are socio-economically deprived. The aim of this study was to assess active trachoma and associated risk factors among children 1–9 years in East Gojjam.MethodsCommunity-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Baso Liben District from February to April 2012. A two-stage random cluster-sampling technique was employed and all children 1–9 years old from each household were clinically assessed for trachoma based on simplified WHO 1983 classification. Data were collected by using semi-structured interview, pre-tested questionnaire and observation. The data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 16 statistical package.ResultsFrom a total of 792 children screened for trachoma (of which 50.6% were girls), the overall prevalence of active trachoma was 24.1% consisting of only 17.2% [95% CI: 14.8, 20.1] TF and 6.8% TI. There were variations among children living in low land (29.3%) and in medium land (21.4%). In multivariate analysis, low monthly income (AOR = adjusted odds ratio) 2.98; 95% CI (confidence interval): 1.85-7.85), illiterate family (AOR = 5.18; 95% CI: 2.92-9.17); unclean face (AOR = 18.68; 95% CI: 1.98-175.55); access to water source (AOR = 2.01; 95% CI: 1.27-3.15); less than 20 liters of water use (AOR = 4.88; 95% CI: 1.51-15.78); not using soap for face washing (AOR = 5.84; 95% CI: 1.98-17.19); not using latrine frequently (AOR = 1.75; 95% CI: 0.01-0.42); density of flies (AOR = 3.77; 95% CI: 2.26-6.29); less knowledgeable family (AOR = 3.91; 95% CI: 2.40-6.38) and average monthly income (AOR = 2.98; 95% CI: 1.85-7.85) were found independently associated with trachoma.ConclusionActive trachoma is a major public problem among 1–9 years children and significantly associated with a number of risky factors. Improvement in awareness of facial hygiene, environmental conditions, mass antibiotic distribution and health education on trachoma transmission and prevention should be strengthened in the District.

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Active trachoma and associated risk factors among children in Baso Liben District of East Gojjam, Ethiopia

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“…It is relevant to stress that during our medical expeditions, there was no detection of patients with ocular disease that resembled trachoma or conjunctivitis. However, the presence of trachoma has been associated with social conditions that favor the dissemination of Chlamydia by fl ies in Marajó Island, a part of the State of Pará (22) .…”

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Chlamydia trachomatis serotype A infections in the Amazon region of Brazil: prevalence, entry and dissemination

Ishak

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Almeida

et al. 2015

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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“…Las moscas domésticas, atraídas por las secreciones conjuntivales, pueden actuar como transmisores mecánicos de la bacteria (6,(25)(26)(27)(28).…”

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Evidencia clínica de tracoma en indígenas colombianos del departamento de Vaupés

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Preliminary evidence that synanthropic flies contribute to the transmission of trachoma- causing Chlamydia trachomatis in Latin America

Abstract: Preliminary evidence that synanthropic fl ies contribute to the transmission of trachomacausing Chlamydia trachomatis in Latin AmericaEvidência preliminar que moscas sinantrópicas contribuem à transmissão de Chlamydia trachomatis causando tracoma na América Latina

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Active trachoma and associated risk factors among children in Baso Liben District of East Gojjam, Ethiopia

Active trachoma and associated risk factors among children in Baso Liben District of East Gojjam, Ethiopia

Chlamydia trachomatis serotype A infections in the Amazon region of Brazil: prevalence, entry and dissemination

Evidencia clínica de tracoma en indígenas colombianos del departamento de Vaupés

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