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Trachoma is one of the leading causes of blindness. Which of the following best typifies the disease?

A

It is caused by C. trachomatis

B

It is best treated with systemic cephalosporins and ophthalmic tetracycline

C

It affects 400 million people in the Pacific Rim

D

It is a form of chronic uveitis

High-Yield Explanation

Trachoma is the most common cause worldwide of blindness. It is a chronic keratoconjunctivitis that affects about 400 million people and can be treated with sulfonamides and tetracycline. Relapse of trachoma is common.

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