TRACHOMA: - Any person with red stickly eyes who complaints of pain and itchiness of the eyes.
    Is a chronic infection of the cunjunctiva and cornea caused by bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis.

             SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Itching, Pain in the eyes, Conjunctivitis, Fever, Cornitis, Sensation of the eyes, Thick discharge of the eyes, Blindness.

            CAUSATIVE AGENT

Chlamydia trachomatis ( Serotype A, B, and C

           TRANSMISSION

Direct contact,Indirect contact e.g Infected hands, Towels and Flies.

 INCUBATION PERIOD
     4--12 days.

           RESERVOIR
                 Man

PREVENTION AND CONTROL

1. Environmental Sanitation
2. Personal Hygiene
3. Treatment of an infected person
4. Avoidance sharing of personal effects
5. Health education