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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Impact of Face Washing and Environmental Improvement on Reduction of Active Trachoma in Vietnam—A Public Health Intervention Study

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Pages 43-52 | Received 11 Mar 2005, Accepted 27 Jul 2005, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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