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Amritsar, June 25A one-day workshop-cum-training on trachoma, an eye condition, was organised for senior medical officers, medical officers and ophthalmic officers at Civil Surgeon office here on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, experts said, “The trachoma is a communicable infectious disease caused by bacteria. He said that most of all, the contact with infected clothing or other items used by a diseased patient should be avoided. She said that one should avoid using a towel which had been used by an infected person. She said that ensuring cleanliness so as to avoid flies can also help in communication of the disease..