Which of the following body parts is directly affected by the disease called ‘trachoma’?

Option 1 : Eyes

The correct answer is Eyes.

• Trachoma
  • It is a bacterial infection that affects your eyes. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
  • It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
  • Trachoma is contagious, spreading through contact with the eyes, eyelids, and nose or throat secretions of infected people.
  • It can also be passed on by handling infected items, such as handkerchiefs.
  • At first, trachoma may cause mild itching and irritation of your eyes and eyelids. Then you may notice swollen eyelids and pus draining from the eyes. Untreated trachoma can lead to blindness.
  • Trachoma is the leading preventable cause of blindness worldwide.
  • Most trachoma cases occur in poor areas of Africa, where 85% of people with active disease reside.
  • In areas where trachoma is prevalent, infection rates among children under 5 can be 60% or more.
  • Early treatment may help prevent trachoma complications.

• The four most common eye conditions leading to loss of vision or blindness are:
  • Cataracts.
  • Diabetic retinopathy.
  • Glaucoma.
  • Age-related macular degeneration.