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Trachoma
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
The healthcare professional will do a complete history and physical exam, followed by an eye examination. A small spatula is used to collect material from the conjunctiva. If the Chlamydia trachomatis organism is found, the diagnosis is confirmed. In some cases, further tests must be done.