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Trachoma

What is it?

A contagious bacterial eye infection that can cause a loss of vision that is common in ages 1-5 yrs and less commonly adults.

  • It can cause eyelids to turn inward.
  • Over time, as eyelashes scrape the eyeball, it can cause permanent eye damage.

Cause

  • Passed from  infected mother to baby:
  • Direct physical contact from infected person semen or secretions that enters in the eye.
  • Sharing towels, flannels, clothes, bed linen and toys
  • Flies

Symptoms

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Medical Emergency Condition

And/or do not wait, phone for an ambulance if develop or have:

General tips and Treatment (via medical Doctor)

  • Antibiotics (prescribed by your medical Doctor, not over the counter antibiotic eye treatment)
  • Surgery
  • Conjunctivitis tips

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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