Prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1 to 9 years in rural communities of Lemo district southern Ethiopia: community based cross sectional study

摘要

BackgroundTrachoma, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis is the leading infectious cause of blindness. It is transmitted via personal contact with infected ocular and nasal secretions by hands, fomites and eye- seeking flies. Active trachoma is more common among children aged 1 to 9 years. The objective of this study was determining the prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1 to 9 years in rural community of Lemo district.