Does infection data add evidence to the understanding of trachoma prevalence in low endemic areas?
Research question
- To evaluate strategies for the elimination of trachoma by evaluating potential makers that show interruption of transmission of C. trachomatis
- To determine the prevalence of ocular chlamydial infection among children aged 1 – 9 years old in Mpwapwa and Kalambo District, Tanzania
- To determine the associated risk factors of ocular Chlamydia infection among children aged 1 – 9 years old in Mpwapwa and Kalambo District, Tanzania
- To determine the usability of antibody test to detect Chlamydia antigen pgp3 using lateral flow assay
- To examine the longevity of the antibody response to trachoma antigens in a high and low-prevalence setting
Study sites
Kalambo District, Tanzania, United Republic of
Completed