Tag: what causes dysentery

  • Dysentery Causes 101 – Why Amoebic Dysentery Is Caused

    Dysentery can be either bacterial or amoebic, depending on the type of infection and the microorganism involved. When it comes to amoebic dysentery, the causes can be narrowed down to Entamoeba histolytica – a single-celled protozoan parasite that infects the large intestine, bringing about bloody diarrhea. This microorganism breeds in specific reservoirs and is spread […]

  • Amoebic Dysentery – An Introduction To The Condition

    Amoebic Dysentery (Amoebiasis) is an infection of the large intestine caused primarily by a single celled protozoan parasite (amoeba) called Entamoeba histolytica. Dysentery symptoms include severe diarrhea, blood and mucus in the feces, mild fever, and stomach pain. Amoebic dysentery accounts for 70,000 deaths occurring annually around the globe. How Does Amoebic Dysentery Spread? The […]