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Ophthalmic Epidemiology Volume 23, 2016 - Issue sup1: Trachoma Mapping
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Prevalence of Trachoma in Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia: Results of Seven Population-Based Surveys from the Global Trachoma Mapping Project

Yilikal AdamuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Colin MacleodClinical Research Department, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK;Sightsavers, Haywards Heath, UKView further author information
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Liknaw AdamuOphthalmologist in private practice, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaView further author information
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Wirtu FikruRegional Health Bureau, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, EthiopiaView further author information
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Beyene KiduRegional Health Bureau, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, EthiopiaView further author information
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Aida AbashawlJohns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USAView further author information
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Michael DejeneMichael Dejene Public Health Consultancy Services, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaView further author information
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Brian K. ChuTask Force for Global Health, Decatur, GA, USAView further author information
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Rebecca M. FlueckigerTask Force for Global Health, Decatur, GA, USAView further author information
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Rebecca WillisTask Force for Global Health, Decatur, GA, USAView further author information
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Alexandre L. PavluckTask Force for Global Health, Decatur, GA, USAView further author information
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Anthony W. SolomonClinical Research Department, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UKView further author information
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Pages 70-76 | Received 05 Jan 2016, Accepted 24 Sep 2016, Published online: 05 Dec 2016

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