Question

A 10-year-old Aboriginal boy presents with sore eyes and a gritty sensation. Examination shows signs of active trachoma. According to the National Guide and trachoma control strategies, what is the most appropriate community-level intervention?

Accepted Answer

Treat all household and community contacts with azithromycin and implement facial cleanliness and environmental improvements

Answer

Treat only the symptomatic child with topical antibiotics

Answer

No treatment is needed as trachoma is self-limiting

Answer

Provide topical steroids to reduce inflammation in the child

Answer

Delay treatment until vision is significantly impaired

Practice question

A 10-year-old Aboriginal boy presents with sore eyes and a gritty sensation. Examination shows signs of active trachoma. According to the National Guide and trachoma control strategies, what is the most appropriate community-level intervention?