Elimination of trachoma: are we in danger of being blinded by the randomised controlled trial?

Br J Ophthalmol. 2006 Nov;90(11):1339-42. doi: 10.1136/bjo.2006.095562.

Abstract

Implementing SAFE (Surgery for trichiasis, Antibiotics for active trachoma, Facial cleanliness and Environmental improvements) strategy and mass antibiotic treatment and prevent blinding trachoma at low cost.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Azithromycin / therapeutic use
  • Chlamydia trachomatis*
  • Developing Countries*
  • Endemic Diseases
  • Evidence-Based Medicine*
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection
  • Public Health
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Research Design
  • Trachoma / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Azithromycin