This study sequenced twenty ocular Chlamydia trachomatis isolates to improve understanding of pathogen diversity in North East Africa and examine for genomic variation specific to Sudan, possibly rela
Background Trachoma is a chronic conjunctivitis caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Repeated infections lead to trachomatous conjunctival scarring which can progress to potentially blinding
aProportion of unsurveyed districts that are suspected endemic. bProportion of known endemic districts falling into each category of endemicity. cUnit of implementation (health district) is defined as