Dysentery
Also called: infectious diarrhea
Inflammation of the intestines accompanied by bloody diarrhea.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Spreads through contaminated food or water
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Dysentery is most often caused by shigella bacteria (shigellosis) or an amoeba. Dysentery is often spread through contaminated food or water.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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