A WHO survey team in sub-Saharan Africa measures the prevalence of active trachoma (trachomatous inflammation-follicular, TF) in children aged 1-9 yea...

Question

A WHO survey team in sub-Saharan Africa measures the prevalence of active trachoma (trachomatous inflammation-follicular, TF) in children aged 1-9 years. The prevalence at district level is 12%. According to the SAFE strategy, what is the threshold for initiating community-wide mass drug administration with azithromycin?

Accepted Answer

TF prevalence ≥10% in children aged 1-9 years

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TF prevalence ≥5% in children aged 1-9 years

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TF prevalence ≥20% in children aged 1-9 years

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TF prevalence ≥1% in children aged 1-9 years

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MDA is never part of trachoma control

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Trachoma MDA Threshold