2003
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2003.69.24
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The Global Elimination of Blinding Trachoma: Progress and Promise

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“…79,80 Mucopurulent discharge and ocular discomfort may be the presenting signs and symptoms in this condition. Late complications such as scarring of the eyelid, conjunctiva, and cornea may lead to loss of vision.…”
Section: Infectious Conjunctivitismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…79,80 Mucopurulent discharge and ocular discomfort may be the presenting signs and symptoms in this condition. Late complications such as scarring of the eyelid, conjunctiva, and cornea may lead to loss of vision.…”
Section: Infectious Conjunctivitismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…y es el mecanismo más efectivo para controlar la enfermedad, pero el más difícil de implementar por la carencia de agua y por las costumbres, actitudes y cultura de las comunidades afectadas; E, mejoramiento ambiental (enviromental improvement), que abarca el suministro de agua y de vivienda adecuadas (1)(2)(3)(4)29). Diferentes evaluaciones de este programa han demostrado que produce un impacto significativo en el control del tracoma y de la ceguera (8)(9)(10)(11)(12). La meta de la OMS es eliminar la enfermedad para el año 2020 (11,29).…”
Section: Discussionunclassified
“…Diferentes evaluaciones de este programa han demostrado que produce un impacto significativo en el control del tracoma y de la ceguera (8)(9)(10)(11)(12). La meta de la OMS es eliminar la enfermedad para el año 2020 (11,29).…”
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“…[2] The economic burden is estimated to be $3-8 billion is lost in productivity annually, and the disease burden an estimated 1.3 million disability-adjusted life years. [4,5]…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%