Is trachoma contagious?

Trachoma is contagious. Chlamydia trachomatis is a chronic infectious disease mainly caused by chlamydia trachomatis infection. Chlamydia trachomatis can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact. If healthy people touch towels, washbasins, etc. infected with chlamydia trachomatis or do not wash their hands and rub their eyes after contacting infected people, infection can occur. Trachoma patients need to be treated with antibiotics such as levofloxacin, roxithromycin and azithromycin under the guidance of doctors. They should develop good hygiene habits and wash their hands frequently.