The Global Burden of Trachoma: A Review
The Global Burden of Trachoma: A Review
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Trachoma is the commonest infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Recurrent infection of the ocular surface by Chlamydia trachomatis, the causative agent, leads to inturning of the eyelashes (trichiasis) and blinding corneal opacification. Trachoma is endemic in more than 50 countries. It is currently estimated that there are about 1.3 million peo...
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The Global Burden of Trachoma: A Review
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1288100357
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1288100357
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1935-2735,1935-2727
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1935-2735
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0000460
