Prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children of 1 to 9 years in low-income countries of Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children of 1 to 9 years in low-income countries of Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundActive trachoma is a form of infectious eye disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. An estimated 84 million individuals worldwide, primarily children, are affected by active trachoma. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence and predicto...

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Main Authors: Leykun Berhanu, Gete Berihun, Belay Desye, Abebe Kassa Geto, Chala Daba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
active trachoma
Africa
low-income
children 1 to 9 years
surgery
antibiotics
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1478001/full
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