Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Baseline, Impact and Surveillance Trachoma Prevalence Surveys in Burundi, 2018–2021. |
| Authors: |
Bucumi, Victor, Muhimpundu, Elvis, Issifou, Amadou Alfa Bio, Akweyu, Stephanie, Burn, Nick, Willems, Johan, Niyongabo, Junénal, Elvis, Aba, Koizan, Gamael, Harte, Anna, Boyd, Sarah, Willis, Rebecca, Bakhtiari, Ana, Jimenez, Cristina, Burgert-Brucker, Clara, Kollmann, KHM Martin, Solomon, Anthony W., Harding-Esch, Emma M., Gashikanyi, Rose Marie |
| Source: |
Ophthalmic Epidemiology; Dec2024, Vol. 31 Issue 6, p543-552, 10p |
| Subject Terms: |
NEGLECTED diseases, CHLAMYDIA trachomatis, VISION disorders, EYE diseases, TRACHOMA |
| Abstract: |
Purpose: Trachoma is an eye disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct). It can lead to permanent vision loss. Since 2007, Burundi has included trachoma elimination as part of its fight against neglected tropical diseases and blindness. This study presents the results of trachoma baseline, impact and surveillance surveys conducted in Burundi between 2018 and 2021. Methods: Areas were grouped into evaluation units (EU) with resident populations of between 100,000 and 250,000 people. Baseline surveys were conducted in 15 EUs, impact surveys in 2 EUs and surveillance surveys in 5 EUs; in each survey, 23 clusters of about 30 households were included. Consenting residents of those households were screened for clinical signs of trachoma. Access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) was recorded. Results: A total of 63,800 individuals were examined. The prevalence of TF in 1–9-year-olds was above the elimination threshold of 5% in a single EU at baseline, but fell below the threshold in subsequent impact and surveillance surveys. The prevalence of TT was below the 0.2% elimination threshold in ≥15-year-olds in all EUs surveyed. A high proportion (83%) of households had access to safe drinking water, while only a minority (~8%) had access to improved latrines. Conclusion: Burundi has demonstrated the prevalence levels necessary for trachoma elimination status. With continued effort and the maintenance of existing management plans, trachoma elimination in Burundi is within reach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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