Trachoma

TrachomaTrachoma
  • Facts:
    MCC of blindness worldwide
  • History / PE:
    Follicular conjunctivitis
    Pannus formation (neovascularization)
  • Diagnosis:
    Giemsa stain of conjunctival scrapings
  • Treatment:
    Topical tetracycline
    Oral azithromycin
  • Associated With:
    Chlamydia trachomatis serotype A-C



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July 17th 2010