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Dysentery is an infectious condition affecting intestines and leads to loose stools with blood and mucus as well. This usually results from a lack of hygienic practices. Food or water that comes in contact with affected fecal matter can become a mode of transmission. Affected people especially need to practice hygiene to prevent the spread of this infection. An episode of dysentery may last from 3 to 7 days.
Dysentery has the following symptoms:
This disease is caused by bacteria and amoeba. Bacterial species that can cause dysentery include Shigella, E. coli. campylobacter, and Salmonella. Amoebic dysentery is caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Further, it can spread among kids in daycare, people in close contact with affected people, nursing homes, and any other location where hygiene and sanitation have defects.
Poor sanitation is the biggest risk factor related to both types of dysentery. This typically results from contact with fecal matter of infected people. This disease can spread by:
Bacterial dysentery can be prevented by maintaining good sanitation practices and adopting hygienic habits. You should:
Dysentery can be of two types: