Infection Flashcards
1
Q
What infection is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis?
A
Trachoma
2
Q
What are the stages of Trachoma?
A
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.