Dysentery

Dysentery is an illness involving severe diarrhea that is often associated with blood in the feces.

Related Topics:
Diarrhea - Blood - Feces

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It is caused by ingestion of food containing bacteria, a disease in which inflammation of the intestines affect the body significantly.

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There are two major types: shigellosis, which is caused by one of several type of Shigella bacteria; and amoebic dysentery, which is caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.

Related Topics:
Shigellosis - Shigella - Bacteria - Amoeba - Entamoeba histolytica

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