Dr Paul T Francis, MD Community Medicine College of Medicine, Zawia Trachoma Dr Paul T Francis, MD Community Medicine College of Medicine, Zawia

Trachoma Trachoma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the eye affecting the conjunctiva and cornea. Trachoma is present in Libya

Trachoma

Trachoma

Epidemiological factors Agent – Chlamydia trachomatis Age – children are more affected Mode of transmission Direct contact Indirect through clothes Flies Incubation period 5-12 days

Prevention and control Primary prevention Avoid close contact with patients of Trachoma Secondary prevention Early diagnosis and treatment

Trachoma control in Libya Mass treatment of people in places where the prevalence is more than 50% Searching for cases and treatment if the prevalence is less than 50% Intermittent treatment – application of antibiotic for 6 days a month for 6 months