trachoma
noun
tra·cho·ma
trə-ˈkō-mə 
: a chronic contagious bacterial conjunctivitis marked by inflammatory granulations on the conjunctival surfaces, caused by a chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis), and commonly resulting in blindness if left untreated
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In the nearly four decades since its launch in 1987, similar public-private partnerships have emerged to treat trachoma, which causes blindness; lymphatic filariasis (or elephantiasis); schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection that can cause liver damage; and intestinal parasites in children.
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Patrick Adams, NPR, 5 June 2025
Besides democracy promotion and conflict resolution, the center has also long been involved in several global health programs, including fighting Guinea worm, river blindness, trachoma, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and malaria.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
In communities where trachoma is still a problem, the disease prevalence is high, ranging from 60 to 90 percent.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Dec. 2024
There, she was told about how limited access to clean water and sanitation can lead to trachoma, and some of the work being undertaken to screen and treat those with the condition at a primary eye care clinic.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
Merck and Pfizer have made important drug donations to tackle diseases such as onchocerciasis and trachoma.
—Sonia Shah, Foreign Affairs, 9 Nov. 2011
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Patrick Adams, NPR, 5 June 2025
Besides democracy promotion and conflict resolution, the center has also long been involved in several global health programs, including fighting Guinea worm, river blindness, trachoma, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and malaria.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
In communities where trachoma is still a problem, the disease prevalence is high, ranging from 60 to 90 percent.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Dec. 2024
There, she was told about how limited access to clean water and sanitation can lead to trachoma, and some of the work being undertaken to screen and treat those with the condition at a primary eye care clinic.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
Merck and Pfizer have made important drug donations to tackle diseases such as onchocerciasis and trachoma.
—Sonia Shah, Foreign Affairs, 9 Nov. 2011
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“Trachoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trachoma. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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trachoma
noun
tra·cho·ma
trə-ˈkō-mə
: a serious contagious eye disease that is marked by swelling of the conjunctiva, is caused by a bacterium, and often results in blindness if left untreated
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trachoma
noun
tra·cho·ma
trə-ˈkō-mə
: a chronic contagious conjunctivitis marked by inflammatory granulations on the conjunctival surfaces, caused by a bacterium of the genus Chlamydia (C. trachomatis), and commonly resulting in blindness if left untreated
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