The MORDOR II trial mass azithromycin distribution decreases childhood mortality in Niger

The MORDOR II trial: mass azithromycin distribution decreases childhood mortality in Niger

13:50 EDT 8 Jun 2019 | 2 Minute Medicine

1. Mass, twice-yearly administration of azithromycin to children between 1 and 59 months of age in communities in Niger previously not administered azithromycin significantly reduced childhood mortality rates. 2. Communities given azithromycin for a third year, after receiving it the previous 2 years, had no significant change in childhood mortality rates. Evidence Rating Level: 1 […]
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