Publications by authors named "Amadou A Bio Issifou"
Article Synopsis
- Trachomatous trichiasis (TT) is a painful eye problem that can cause blindness, and women are affected more than men.
- Researchers studied data from 20 African countries to see how men and women are treated for TT and if there are differences.
- The results showed that women are more likely to have complications after surgery and are more likely to refuse surgery, suggesting there are some gender differences in how TT is managed.
Ophthalmic Epidemiol
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- Trachoma, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, can lead to permanent vision loss, prompting Burundi to focus on its elimination since 2007 as part of addressing neglected tropical diseases.
- A comprehensive study conducted between 2018 and 2021 involved baseline, impact, and surveillance surveys across multiple evaluation units, assessing the prevalence of trachoma and related factors in around 63,800 individuals.
- Results showed a decrease in trachoma prevalence among children and generally low rates in older populations, along with high access to safe drinking water, indicating that with ongoing efforts, Burundi could achieve trachoma elimination successfully.
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Trachoma is a serious eye disease that can cause blindness, and improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) is important to help prevent it.
- The study looked at how increasing access to clean water for washing faces and using toilets can reduce the number of children with trachoma.
- Findings suggest that having at least 65% of people using clean water for washing and 85% using proper toilets can help lower trachoma cases significantly.
