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General Reference ⬇

(Nejm 2004;351:1962)

Pathophys and Cause ⬆ ⬇

Cause: Chlamydia trachomatis

Pathophys:Chronic keratoconjunctivitis w corneal scarring

Treatment ⬆

Rx:

Azithromycin 2 mg/kg up to 1 gm po × 1 q 6-12 mo to all, markedly decreases rates

Topical tetracycline ointment bid