Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Li Ran
China
Research Article
Coming National Program of Epidemiological Survey for Trachoma in China: Prevalence of Trachoma in Northern China
Author(s): Zhou Yumei, Sun Xuguang, Wang Zhiqun, Li Ran and Ren ZheZhou Yumei, Sun Xuguang, Wang Zhiqun, Li Ran and Ren Zhe
Purpose: To assess the prevalence of and risk factors for trachoma among primary school children in three north districts of China.
Methods: The survey was carried out in three north districts of China (Wuqiang county of Hebei province, Yinchuan city of Ningxia Huizu province, and Datong city of Shanxi province). Chester sampling survey was employed in this study. The general state of health and case history of those children were recorded. Sanitation status and habits of both respondent and household, knowledge of health-related issues and the condition of inhabitancy were also questioned. Trachoma was clinically diagnosed according to the simplified classification for trachoma proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO). At the same time, Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) was detected by polymerase chain reaction (.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000290