1C23.1

Active stage of trachoma

Fase ativa do tracoma

Category

Definition

This refers to the active stage of an infectious disease caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium which produces a characteristic roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids.

Index Terms

Active stage of trachomaEgyptian ophthalmiatrachoma pannusmarginal corneal pannusTrachomatous pannusTrachomatous conjunctivitisgranular conjunctivitisTrachomatous follicular conjunctivitisTrachomatous granular conjunctivitisTrachomatous keratitis