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SEE THE SIGNS

TRACKING TRACHOMA

Trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects your eyes. It is caused
by a bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis. It is recognised among
the priority neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), disproportionately
affecting poor communities and contributing to the vicious cycle of
poverty and ill-health among them.

The primary source of trachoma infection is the eye secretions of
infected individuals, it can be transmitted through several routes,
including:

Close physical contact, such as playing together
or sharing a bed, especially among mothers and
affected children.

Sharing towels, handkerchiefs, pillows, and other
personal items.

Houseflies, which can carry the infection.

Coughing and sneezing.

Poor Overcrowded
hygiene living
Environmental
practices. conditions.
risk factors that
promote the
transmission of Inadequate
trachoma include: Water latrines and
scarcity. sanitation
facilities.
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