Is Trachoma Pink Eye

Trachoma is a chronic conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is characterized by progressive exacerbations and remissions. It is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. Initial symptoms are conjunctival hyperemia, eyelid edema, photophobia, and lacrimation.

What is the other name for trachoma?

TrachomaOther namesGranular conjunctivitis, blinding trachoma, Egyptian ophthalmiaSurgical repair of in-turned eyelid and eyelashes resulting from trachomaSpecialtyInfectious diseaseSymptomsEye pain, blindness

How does bacterial conjunctivitis differ from trachoma?

Trachoma is primarily caused by serovars A, B, Ba, and C, whereas adult and neonatal inclusion conjunctivitis are caused by serovars B or Ba, D through K, Da, Ia, Ja, Ka, L1, L2, L2a, and L3, which are the sexually transmitted strains of the organism.