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Trachoma and Yaws: Common Ground?

Authors :
Solomon, Anthony W.
Marks, Michael
Martin, Diana L.
Mikhailov, Alexei
Flueckiger, Rebecca M.
Mitjà, Oriol
Asiedu, Kingsley
Jannin, Jean
Engels, Dirk
Mabey, David C. W.
Source :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases; 12/3/2015, Vol. 9 Issue 12, p1-10, 10p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article offers information on the overlapping of management strategies and epidemiologies for yaws and trachoma diseases. Topics discussed include the control program for yaws employed through penicillin injection, how to determine the need for disease intervention, and the occurrence of yaws and trachoma.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19352727
Volume :
9
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
111354139
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0004071