What Is Dysentery?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Amebic Dysentery
Amebic dysentery is usually only found in locations that have poor hygiene standards and a tropical climate. As such, it is not a common disease in the United States and other developed nations. The disease is caused by a type of single celled parasite, which is a type of amoeba known as Entamoeba histolytica.
Most people with the condition will experience no symptoms. Those that do experience symptoms will not usually do so for around 2 to 4 weeks. When symptoms do arise, they generally include nausea, abdominal cramps, fever, weight loss, and diarrhea. It will develop into a more serious condition in a small number of cases.
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