Monitoring of Chlamydia trachomatis infection and antibodies in low-prevalence districts of Amhara, Ethiopia: Insights from a hyper-endemic trachoma region

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Anna Harte, Ambahun Chernet, Getahun Ayenew, Tania A. Gonzalez, Karana Wickens, Sarah Gwyn, Eshetu Sata, Ayalew Shiferaw, Demelash Gessese, Zebene Ayele, Kimberly A. Jensen, Adisu Abebe
+4 more Zerihun Tadesse, E. Kelly Callahan, Diana L. Martin, Scott D. Nash
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0013998
Cited by: 2
References: 30

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Trachoma, an infectious eye disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct), remains endemic in Ethiopia's Amhara region despite implementation of the Surgery, Antibiotic, Facial Cleanliness, and Environmental Improvement (SAFE) strategy since 2007. Once a formerly endemic district has reached the trachoma elimination threshold of a trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) prevalence of

Fields of Study & Subjects

Reproductive tract infections research Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
PLoS neglected tropical diseases
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Volume
20
Issue
2
Pages
e0013998–e0013998
Publication date
23 February 2026
Language
EN