Overview
Dysentery is infectious gastroenteritis with bloody diarrhea, were in any diarrheal episode in which the loose or watery stool contains visible red blood. In some cases, there can also be mucus along with it.Signs and Symptoms
Loose or watery diarrhea with visible red blood, Abdominal cramps, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Headache, DehydrationCommon Causes
Infection by Shigella species, Infection by Enterohemorrhagic or Shiga-toxin producing E.Coli (STEC), Infection by Campylobacter, Infection by Salmonella enterocolitis, Infection by Yersinia enterocolitica, Infection by Entamoeba histolyticaRisk Factors
Poor hand hygiene, Living in poor sanitation area, Eating contaminated food, Drinking contaminated water, Swimming in contaminated water, Physical contact with infected people, Travelling to places that have poor sanitationInvestigation Techniques
Culture and sensitivity of stool sample, PCR or enzyme immunoassay, Ultrasound scan, EndoscopyTreatment and Prevention
Adequate rehydration with fluids, Adequate nutrition, Antibiotic if systemically unwell, Practice good sanitary hygiene, Wash hands with soap and water regularly
