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Trachoma: Introduction

Trachoma: Trachoma is a chronic follicular conjunctivitis that leads to scarring in the conjunctiva and cornea. Repeat active infections occur in ... more about Trachoma.

Trachoma: Chronic bacterial eye condition in the developing world. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Trachoma is available below.

Symptoms of Trachoma

• Stage 1: Early symptoms:
  • Eye redness
  • Watering eyes
  • Swollen eyelids
  • Sensitivity to bright light
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Trachoma

• Antibiotics
• Antibiotic eye creams
• Oral antibiotics
• Surgical correction of eyelid deformity
• Corneal grafting
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Trachoma: Deaths

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Trachoma: Complications

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• Chronic follicular conjunctivitis
• Conjunctival scarring (cicatricial disease)
• Inversion of the eyelashes (see Eyelash symptoms)
• Entropion
• Corneal ulceration
• more complications...»

Causes of Trachoma

• Chlamydia trachomatis
• Blepharitis
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Disease Topics Related To Trachoma

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• Trichiasis
• Corneal scarring
• Blindness
• Oral antibiotics
• Follicles
• Limbal follicles
• Trachomatous trichiasis
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Trachoma: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Trachoma

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Clinical Trials for Trachoma

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Trachoma include:

• Trachoma Elimination Follow-Up - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Mass treatment with oral azithromycin to an entire village
• Azithromycin in Control of Trachoma II - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Azithromycin
• Study of Three Alternatives for Mass Treatment in Trachoma Villages of Tanzania - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Effect of Intensive Fly Control on Trachoma and Ocular Chlamydia Infection in Tanzania - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Impact of Water and Health Education Programs on Trachoma and Ocular C. Trachomatis in Niger - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

See full list of 7 Clinical Trials for Trachoma

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Trachoma: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Trachoma

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Article Excerpts about Trachoma

Trachoma is a chronic follicular conjunctivitis that leads to scarring in the conjunctiva and cornea. Repeat active infections occur in children < 10 years of age. Subsequently, conjunctival scarring (cicatricial disease) and inversion of the eyelashes so they irritate the cornea (trichiasis) develops as a result of earlier infections. Trichiasis predisposes to corneal ulceration and corneal opacities resulting in decreased vision and blindness. > (Source: excerpt from Trachoma: DBMD)

Definitions of Trachoma:

A chronic infection of the conjunctiva and cornea caused by CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS. - (Source - Diseases Database)

A chronic contagious viral disease marked by inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye and the formation of scar tissue - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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