Category: Amoebic Dysentery

  • Spotting Amoebic Dysentery Symptoms – Signs To Watch Out For

    Amoebic dysentery (Amoebiasis) is an infection of the large intestine that is caused primarily by a single celled protozoan parasite (amoeba), Entamoeba histolytica. This infection is characterized by amoebic dysentery symptoms, which range from general weakness to stomach ache and severe diarrhea. Over time, the infection worsens and patients usually pass stool that is laced […]

  • Dysentery Prevention Techniques – Seven Tips That Can Help

    Dysentery is a rarely fatal disease that’s caused by the ingestion of contaminated food items or water, and it can be prevented through good personal hygiene, safe drinking water, and the proper disposal of sewage. When it comes to dysentery prevention, the first and foremost factor that you should take into account is your personal […]

  • 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 […]

  • Amoebic Dysentery Treatment Options And How to Choose One

    In uncomplicated and properly treated cases of amoebic dysentery, the mortality rate (death rate) is less than 1%. Once dysentery diagnosis is confirmed, there are two approaches for amoebic dysentery treatment: Medication Management During amoebic dysentery treatment, drugs should be consumed only after consulting a physician and in case of complications, the infected individual should […]

  • Making the Right Dysentery Diagnosis – A Look At What’s Involved

    Amoebiasis or amoebic dysentery is an intestinal disorder that results in dysentery symptoms like excessive diarrhea, with blood and/or mucus in the feces. The infected individual may also have an enlarged liver or tenderness in the abdomen. Dysentery diagnosis can be made correctly by collecting the patient’s medical history, monitoring his clinical symptoms, and conducting […]