{"id":1704,"date":"2020-08-21T12:27:54","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T12:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1704"},"modified":"2020-08-31T05:45:54","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T05:45:54","slug":"trachoma-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/trachoma-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Trachoma- Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/trachoma-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#What_is_Trachoma\" title=\"What is Trachoma?\">What is Trachoma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/trachoma-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_trachoma\" title=\"What are the symptoms of trachoma?\">What are the symptoms of trachoma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/trachoma-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#When_to_seek_medical_attention\" title=\"When to seek medical\nattention&nbsp;\">When to seek medical\nattention&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/trachoma-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#What_is_the_cause_of_trachoma\" title=\"What is the cause of\ntrachoma?\">What is the cause of\ntrachoma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/trachoma-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Risk_factors_of_trachoma\" title=\"Risk factors of trachoma\">Risk factors of trachoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/trachoma-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#What_are_the_Complications_of_Trachoma_Infection\" title=\"What are the Complications of Trachoma Infection?\">What are the Complications of Trachoma Infection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/trachoma-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Prevention\" title=\"Prevention\">Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Trachoma\"><\/span>What is Trachoma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trachoma\nis a Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the eyes, which is the leading cause of\npreventable blindness. While being very strong in developed nations, it is\nabundant in overcrowded regions with restricted access to clean water and\nhealthcare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s characterized by eye discharge and repeated infections tend to curl the eyelashes into the eye. This can lead to corneal scratching, blurred vision, and ultimately vision loss. Below are discussing the Trachoma and its Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_trachoma\"><\/span><strong>What are the symptoms of trachoma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common signs that a\nperson is suffering from trachoma include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since\nthe infection spreads by hands, clothing, and bedding, it affects women and\nchildren disproportionately: women globally are almost two (1.8) times more\nlikely to be blinded by the disease than men. This can lead to trichiasis if\ntrachoma is not treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_seek_medical_attention\"><\/span><strong>When to seek medical\nattention&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nthey feel some pain or discharge from their child&#8217;s eye, you should call the\ndoctor particularly if they have recently travelled to places where trachoma is\ncommon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cause_of_trachoma\"><\/span><strong>What is the cause of\ntrachoma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Infection\nwith the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis causes trachoma.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncondition happens all over the world. It&#8217;s most commonly seen in a developing\ncountry in rural areas. Children frequently get affected. The scarring caused\nby the infection can however not be detected until later in life. The disease\nis rare in the United States. And in crowded or unclean living environments it\nis more likely to occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trachoma\nis spread by direct contact with fluids in the infected eye, nose, or throat.\nContact with contaminated objects, such as towels or clothing, may also pass it\non. Some flies will spread the bacteria, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors_of_trachoma\"><\/span><strong>Risk factors of trachoma<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trachoma\nis associated with poor personal and community hygiene and is often linked to\npoverty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific\nrisk factors include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Complications_of_Trachoma_Infection\"><\/span><strong>What are the Complications of Trachoma Infection?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nsingle trachoma infection is easily treated with antibiotics. Repeated and\nrecurrent infections, which are bound to occur in highly endemic areas, can\nresult in long-term complications such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span><strong>Prevention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou have received antibiotics or surgical treatment for trachoma, reinfection\nis always a concern. For your protection and others&#8217; safety, be sure that\nfamily members or others with whom you live are screened and treated for\ntrachoma, if necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trachoma\nmay occur globally but is more common in the Middle East, North Africa,\nSub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia and China. Take special care while doing\ngood hygiene in regions where trachoma is widespread, which can help prevent\ninfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper\nhygiene practices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Wash your face and wash your\nhands.&nbsp;<\/strong>Maintaining faces clean may\nhelp break the reinfection cycle.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Flies Control.&nbsp;<\/strong>Reducing\nthe fly populations may help eradicate a significant transmission source.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Handling waste properly.&nbsp;<\/strong>Animal\nand human waste properly disposed of will every breeding ground for flies.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Improved water access.&nbsp;<\/strong>Having\na nearby source of freshwater will help improve the hygienic conditions.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Trachoma? Trachoma is a Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the eyes, which is the leading cause of preventable blindness. 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