A WHO programme officer is evaluating the impact of mass drug administration (MDA) for trachoma. What antibiotic is used in MDA and what is the dosing...

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A WHO programme officer is evaluating the impact of mass drug administration (MDA) for trachoma. What antibiotic is used in MDA and what is the dosing regimen?

Accepted Answer

Oral azithromycin 20 mg/kg single dose (maximum 1 g) given annually to all community members

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Oral doxycycline 100 mg BD for 7 days for affected individuals only

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Topical chloramphenicol eye drops for 6 weeks

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Oral ciprofloxacin single dose

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Intramuscular benzathine penicillin

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Trachoma MDA Azithromycin

A WHO programme officer is evaluating the impact of mass drug administration (MDA) for trachoma. What antibiotic is used in MDA and what is the dosing regimen?