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Can trachoma be treated?
yes it can
How is long term trachoma treated?
Patients with complications from untreated or repeated infections are treated surgically. Surgery can be used for corneal transplantation or to correct eyelid deformities.
What causes Trachoma?
Trachoma is caused by infection with the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.
Is trachoma a bacterium virus or fungus?
Trachoma is caused by chlamydia and is an infection of the eye.
When was International Trachoma Initiative created?
International Trachoma Initiative was created in 1998.
When was International Coalition for Trachoma Control created?
International Coalition for Trachoma Control was created in 1998.
What is the prognosis for a person with trachoma?
The prognosis for full recovery is excellent if the patient is treated promptly. If the infection has progressed to the stage of follicle development, prevention of blindness depends on the severity of the follicles
What are the symptoms of long term trachoma?
If the infection is not treated, the follicles develop into large yellow or gray pimples, and small blood vessels develop inside the cornea. In most cases, both eyes are infected.
Which disease is trachoma?
It is a bacterial infection of the eye.
How can trachoma be prevented?
There are vaccines available that offer temporary protection against trachoma, but there is no permanent immunization. Prevention depends upon good hygiene and public health measures:
Is Annie Sullivan blind?
She received trachoma when she was 7
What is the incubation period for trachoma?
The incubation period is about a week.
