Nanda Nursing Diagnosis

Trachoma is the world's leading cause of preventable blindness and the second cause of blindness after cataract. Blindness from trachoma occurs after years of repeated infection with the microorganism, Chlamydia trachomatis. The process of infection and re-infection starts in early childhood and may continue to adulthood, if the cycle is not broken. Women have a two to three times the rate of advanced trachoma and blindness than men, because as mothers, grandmothers and older sisters who care for children (the main source of active trachoma infection), they are redundant and are constantly exposed to bacteria. Trachoma is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is spread through direct contact with the eyes, nose, and throat are exposed to liquid (containing bacteria) of people living with, or in contact with inanimate objects, such as towels and / or rags, which once contact is similar to the liquid , Flies can also be a route of transmission. If left untreated, repeated trachoma infe...

Trachoma is an infectious eye disease and the leading cause of infectious blindness in the world. Globally, 84 million people suffer from active infection and nearly 8 million people are visually impaired as a result of this disease. Trachoma is a form of inflammation of the conjunctiva (the mucous membranes of the eye) which lasts longer and is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. The infection is spread by direct contact with secretions or feces through the eyes of people with trachoma tools of daily necessities such as towels, cosmetics and others. The disease is highly contagious and usually affects both eyes. If treated quickly, trachoma can be cured completely. However, when late in treatment, trachoma can lead to blindness. Trachoma is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is spread through direct contact with the eyes, nose, and throat were exposed to liquid (containing bacteria) of the index, or contact with inanimate objects, such as towels and / or rags, which had similar contact ...