2006-10-02 00:09:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Trachoma (Ancient Greek: "rough eye") is a highly contagious eye disease which may result in blindness. It 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 objects, such as towels and/or washcloths, that have had similar contact with these secretions. The bacteria has an incubation period of 5 to 12 days, after which the affected individual experiences symptoms of conjunctivitis, or irritation similar to "pink eye."
2006-10-02 00:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trachoma is a PROCESS which can result in blindness initialy the clamidial bacteria invades the eye area this causes the upper lid to turn inward and the eye lashes then scrape the cornea, which leaves ulceration this becomes infected, and extensive,scaring leads to blindness I think the cloramphenicol antibiotic is effectivetreatment though there may be newer treatments
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2006-10-02 00:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by wisecrack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DESCRIPTION: A form of bilateral keratoconjunctivitis which causes corneal scarring; at its onset, it resembles conjunctivitis with symptoms of tearing, photophobia, pain, swelling of the eyelids, and superior keratitis; as it passes through four stages, the conjunctival tissues become follicular, heal, and finally scar. Lacrimal glands and ducts are often affected as well; the upper lid may turn inward and the lashes then abrade the cornea; corneal ulceration results, becomes infected, and ultimately scars. When scarring is extensive, blindness results. The disease is spread by contact; flies and gnats may also transmit it.
TREATMENT: If treated early (with antibiotics, usually tetracycline drugs or sulfonamides), the prognosis is excellent. Untreated, it can cause blindness.
2006-10-02 00:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a contageous viral disease characterized by the formation of hard granular excrescences on the conjunctivia of the eyelids, with inflammation of the eyelids.
2006-10-02 00:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trachoma is a contagious disease of the eye with inflamed granulation on the inner surface of the lids,caused by chlamydiae.
2006-10-02 00:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by Ghass 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋