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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. | 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. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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.