Infection Flashcards

1
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What infection is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis?

A

Trachoma

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What are the stages of Trachoma?

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5 Stages 
1 - Follicular Inflammation    
2 - Intense inflammation 
3 -  Scarring of the eyelid, pulling the eyelash into the eye. 
4 - In-turned eyelashes (Trichiasis)
5 - Corneal clouding (opacity)

Stage I: involvement of the conjunctival stroma
Stage II: involvement of the cornea with pannus formation
Stage III: fibrous replacement of inflamed tissue
Stage IV: contraction with entropion and trichiasis.

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