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. 1999;12(32):55-6.

Azithromycin for control of trachoma

S K West  1
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Azithromycin for control of trachoma

S K West. Community Eye Health. 1999.
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Community health volunteer Kerege Joseph dispensing azithromycin suspension Photo: Anthony Solomon
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