trachoma
Conjunctival scarring infection
Trachoma is a contagious bacterial eye infection that causes inflammation of the inner eyelid.
Repeated infections lead to scarring that turns the eyelashes inward, scratching the cornea and eventually causing blindness.
Once common worldwide, trachoma remains endemic in parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, where it is a leading cause of preventable blindness.
Permanent mark formation
- granulationMaking into small grains
- folliclesHair-producing skin structures
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- conjunctivitisInflammation of eye lining
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- contagiousTransmissible between people
- transmissionSending of information
- reinfectionSubsequent infection, same disease
- ocularOf the organ of sight
eye-to-eye · fomites · flies · contamination · secretions · discharge · infectious · endemic
Diminished ability to see
- visual impairmentUncorrectable seeing deficit
- sightlessUnable to perceive visually
- irreversibleCannot be undone
- avoidableCapable of being prevented
Severe lack of resources
- ruralOf the countryside
- EthiopiaHorn of Africa nation
- developing countriesNations with growing economies
- prevalenceState of being widespread
elimination · mapping · public health · epidemiology · at-risk populations · morbidity · global health · tropical medicine
Macrolide antibacterial medication
- tetracyclineBroad-spectrum bacterial treatment
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
Cleaning your visage
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- water accessAbility to reach waterways
- latrineBasic outdoor toilet
fly control · health education · clean water · behavioral change · screening · surveillance
scarring
Permanent mark formation
- granulationMaking into small grains
- folliclesHair-producing skin structures
- inflammationProtective tissue response
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- contagiousTransmissible between people
- transmissionSending of information
- reinfectionSubsequent infection, same disease
ocular · eye-to-eye · fomites · flies · contamination · secretions · discharge · infectious · endemic · close contact
vision loss
Diminished ability to see
- visual impairmentUncorrectable seeing deficit
- sightlessUnable to perceive visually
- irreversibleCannot be undone
poverty
Severe lack of resources
- ruralOf the countryside
- EthiopiaHorn of Africa nation
- developing countriesNations with growing economies
prevalence · elimination · mapping · public health · epidemiology · at-risk populations · morbidity · global health · tropical medicine
azithromycin
Macrolide antibacterial medication
- tetracyclineBroad-spectrum bacterial treatment
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
face washing
Cleaning your visage
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- water accessAbility to reach waterways
latrine · fly control · health education · clean water · behavioral change · screening · surveillance