In the WHO SAFE strategy for trachoma elimination, the 'A' stands for:
- A Antibiotics: mass drug administration of azithromycin ✓
- B Antiseptics: topical povidone iodine application
- C Anti-inflammatory: topical steroids to prevent scarring
- D Annual screening: active case finding in endemic districts
Correct answer: A. Antibiotics: mass drug administration of azithromycin
Explanation
The WHO SAFE strategy stands for Surgery for trichiasis, Antibiotics (single-dose azithromycin mass distribution), Facial cleanliness, and Environmental improvement. Azithromycin is the antibiotic of choice for mass drug administration. Topical steroids and antiseptics are not part of the SAFE acronym. Screening is a programmatic activity, not a letter in SAFE.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine / WHO Trachoma Guidelines, Standard ed.
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