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Emerson PM et al. - For trachoma control, the World Health Organization (WHO) promotes the SAFE strategy, an integrated program of eyelid Surgery to correct the in-turned eyelashes associated with severe trachoma and stops pain and minimizes risk of corneal damage; Antibiotic treatment for active trachoma using single-dose oral azithromycin or tetracycline eye ointment; Facial cleanliness through sustained behavior change to reduce transmission; and Environmental improvement, to increase access to water and sanitation.
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