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

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

3. Trachoma

4. Trachoma

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

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

7. 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