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Aside from river blindness, are there any other viral or contagious forms of blindness?
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Yes: There are many viruses that can lead to blindess such as herpes simplex, herpes zoster or cytomegalovirus (almost exclusively associated with hiv).
Answered 11/25/2013
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#1 cause: Trachoma: The leading cause of infectious blindness in the world is trachoma. It is caused by a bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis.
Answered 2/13/2013
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