Tag: causes of 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 […]