trachoma

• Doença infecciosa crônica causada pela bactéria Chlamydia trachomatis, que provoca inflamação da conjuntiva e da córnea e pode levar à formação de cicatrizes e cegueira se não for tratada.

A chronic contagious disease caused by bacterial infection, characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea, often leading to scarring and potential blindness if untreated.

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   A chronic contagious eye infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, leading to inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea, and potentially causing scarring and blindness if untreated.

   Infecção ocular

   • Trachoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness in developing countries.
   • The patient was diagnosed with trachoma after experiencing persistent eye irritation.
   • Hygiene improvements can help reduce the spread of trachoma in communities.