Epidemiology of Trachoma in Health District of Fria in 2014

Aly Sylla; Seydou Bakayoko; Pierre Louis Lamah; Alexis Ouendouno; Amadou Sylla; André Goepogui; Rodrigue Romuald Elien Gagnan Yan-Zaou-Tou; Rahim Cheikh Nagnan Diabate; Japhet Pobanou Thera

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Epidemiology of Trachoma in Health District of Fria in 2014

Aly Sylla, Seydou Bakayoko, Pierre Louis Lamah, Alexis Ouendouno, Amadou Sylla, André Goepogui, Rodrigue Romuald Elien Gagnan Yan-Zaou-Tou, Rahim Cheikh Nagnan Diabate, Japhet Pobanou Thera

Published in Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 5, Issue 6)

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Introduction: Trachoma is a chronic keratoconjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. An epidemiological study was conducted in 2014 in the Health District of Fria (Northern Guinea province) to assess the prevalence of active and scar trachoma in a suspected endemic area of approximately 120-135 inhabitants. This is a transversal, descriptive, clustered survey of a representative sample of the population according to the standard protocol recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). The clinical review of target populations was conducted according to WHO codification. Of the 3173 subjects recorded, 3159 subjects consented to be examined or an examination rate of 99,55%. The prevalence of active trachoma was 8.67% (CI at 95% = 7.2 – 10.4). The prevalence of scar trachoma was 0.21%. The principal sources of water for households are surface water (41%) and drilling water (41%). The prevalence of active and scar trachoma, risk factors are discussed. In our study, trachoma appeared as a public health problem in the health district of Fria. The prevalence of active and scar trachoma is approaching WHO limit. Poor hygiene was the main risk factor. The implementation of the different components of the strategy SAFE in this locality is a necessity.

Published in	Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 5, Issue 6)
DOI	10.11648/j.cajph.20190506.16
Page(s)	261-265
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Prevalence, Trachoma, Fria

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Aly Sylla, Seydou Bakayoko, Pierre Louis Lamah, Alexis Ouendouno, Amadou Sylla, et al. (2019). Epidemiology of Trachoma in Health District of Fria in 2014. Central African Journal of Public Health, 5(6), 261-265. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.cajph.20190506.16

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Aly Sylla; Seydou Bakayoko; Pierre Louis Lamah; Alexis Ouendouno; Amadou Sylla, et al. Epidemiology of Trachoma in Health District of Fria in 2014. Cent. Afr. J. Public Health 2019, 5(6), 261-265. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20190506.16

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Aly Sylla, Seydou Bakayoko, Pierre Louis Lamah, Alexis Ouendouno, Amadou Sylla, et al. Epidemiology of Trachoma in Health District of Fria in 2014. Cent Afr J Public Health. 2019;5(6):261-265. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20190506.16

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Aly Sylla

Institute of African Tropical Ophthalmology, University of Sciences and Technology of Bamako, Bamako, Mali
Seydou Bakayoko

Institute of African Tropical Ophthalmology, University of Sciences and Technology of Bamako, Bamako, Mali
Pierre Louis Lamah

Faculty of Medicine, Gamal Adbel Nasser University of Conackry, Conackry, Guinea
Alexis Ouendouno

Faculty of Medicine, Gamal Adbel Nasser University of Conackry, Conackry, Guinea
Amadou Sylla

Faculty of Medicine, Gamal Adbel Nasser University of Conackry, Conackry, Guinea
André Goepogui

Faculty of Medicine, Gamal Adbel Nasser University of Conackry, Conackry, Guinea
Rodrigue Romuald Elien Gagnan Yan-Zaou-Tou

Institute of African Tropical Ophthalmology, University of Sciences and Technology of Bamako, Bamako, Mali
Rahim Cheikh Nagnan Diabate

Institute of African Tropical Ophthalmology, University of Sciences and Technology of Bamako, Bamako, Mali
Japhet Pobanou Thera

Institute of African Tropical Ophthalmology, University of Sciences and Technology of Bamako, Bamako, Mali

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Aly Sylla, Seydou Bakayoko, Pierre Louis Lamah, Alexis Ouendouno, Amadou Sylla, et al. (2019). Epidemiology of Trachoma in Health District of Fria in 2014. Central African Journal of Public Health, 5(6), 261-265. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.cajph.20190506.16

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Aly Sylla, Seydou Bakayoko, Pierre Louis Lamah, Alexis Ouendouno, Amadou Sylla, et al. Epidemiology of Trachoma in Health District of Fria in 2014. Cent Afr J Public Health. 2019;5(6):261-265. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20190506.16

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  abstract = {Introduction: Trachoma is a chronic keratoconjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. An epidemiological study was conducted in 2014 in the Health District of Fria (Northern Guinea province) to assess the prevalence of active and scar trachoma in a suspected endemic area of approximately 120-135 inhabitants. This is a transversal, descriptive, clustered survey of a representative sample of the population according to the standard protocol recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). The clinical review of target populations was conducted according to WHO codification. Of the 3173 subjects recorded, 3159 subjects consented to be examined or an examination rate of 99,55%. The prevalence of active trachoma was 8.67% (CI at 95% = 7.2 – 10.4). The prevalence of scar trachoma was 0.21%. The principal sources of water for households are surface water (41%) and drilling water (41%). The prevalence of active and scar trachoma, risk factors are discussed. In our study, trachoma appeared as a public health problem in the health district of Fria. The prevalence of active and scar trachoma is approaching WHO limit. Poor hygiene was the main risk factor. The implementation of the different components of the strategy SAFE in this locality is a necessity.},
 year = {2019}
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