How to treat infantile trachoma?

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Because children don't have good health awareness and low resistance, they are easy to get trachoma. Trachoma is usually transmitted by direct contact. It is a disease of conjunctival keratitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Some eyes are red, and there are foreign bodies such as sand on the eyelids. They are afraid of light, and their secretions will increase, If we don't pay attention and treat it, trachoma may also lead to some complications, and even lead to insomnia. How to treat infantile trachoma?, Here is a brief introduction:

How to treat infantile trachoma?

Use rifampicin and neomycin eye drops four times a day. Apply erythromycin or tetracycline eye ointment at night before going to bed. The course of treatment is at least 10 to 12 weeks.

In the acute stage of trachoma or severe condition, systemic medication should be given. Tetracycline can be taken orally four times a day, with a total dose of 1-1.5g, or erythromycin 1g. The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks. Children and pregnant women should not use tetracycline to avoid damage to bones and teeth.

In the late stage of trachoma, complications such as entropion and trichiasis may occur, which is an important factor leading to corneal opacity and even blindness. Therefore, surgical correction must be carried out.

matters needing attention

At ordinary times, we should develop good personal hygiene habits, do not mix towels with roommates to wash face, and our own towels should be cleaned regularly, and put in the sun to dry and disinfect.