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Latest revision as of 00:28, 30 July 2020

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Overview

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Causes

Differentiating Trachoma from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

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Diagnosis

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Physical Examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Trachoma is an infectious eye disease, and the leading cause of the world’s preventable blindness.

Causes

Trachoma is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and it is spread by direct contact with eye, nose, and throat secretions from affected individuals, or contact with fomites (inanimate objects), such as towels and/or washcloths, that have had similar contact with these secretions.

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

An eye exam may reveal scarring on the inside of the upper eye lid, redness of the white part of the eyes, and new blood vessel growth into the cornea.

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Antibiotics can prevent long-term complications if used early in the infection. Antibiotics include erythromycin and doxycycline. In certain cases, eyelid surgery may be needed to prevent long-term scarring, which can lead to blindness if not corrected.

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Globally this disease results in an estimated US $2.9 billion in lost productivity every year by affecting 84 million people from active infection and nearly 8 million people, who are visually impaired as a result of this disease.

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