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Prevalence of Trachoma in Bauchi State, Nigeria: Results of 20 Local Government Area-Level Surveys

Caleb Mpyet, Nasiru Muhammad, Mohammed Dantani Adamu, Habila Muazu, Murtala Umar, Mohammed M. Abdull, Joel Alada, Musa Goyol, Uwaezuoke Onyebuchi, Francisca Olamiju,

Ophthalmic Epidemiology · 2016 · 19 citations · 10 references

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Efforts need to be made in Bauchi State to provide trichiasis surgery in order to avert trachomatous blindness. Water supplies needs to be sustained and good personal hygiene practices assured so that elimination of trachoma as a public health problem will be achieved and sustained.

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