Dysentery is an intestinal infection characterized by the presence of diarrhea with blood in the stool. It is caused by bacteria (mainly Shigella) and parasites (amoeba and giardia) present in the soil and enter the gastrointestinal tract through ingestion of contaminated food and water, such as vegetables, fruits and vegetables.
The signals and symptons dysentery may include severe diarrhea with blood and / or mucus, fever, exertion to defecate, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, fatigue, weight loss, dehydration and intestinal colic. The duration of symptoms is about 10 days.
Usually when the cause is amoeba, abdominal pain is greater and complications can be more severe, such as abscess in the liver.
THE streaming occurs with the ingestion of water or food contaminated with these parasites, due to poor hygiene in food preparation. That is why personal hygiene and food preparation are essential.
Treatment of dysentery should begin as soon as possible, as microbes can reach other organs, such as the liver and lungs, forming abscesses in them. The infection can also become generalized skin and cause severe dehydration.
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To prevent dysentery, it is necessary to have proper hygiene care in the preparation and consumption of food, especially those that are eaten raw, such as fruits and vegetables. Water used to drink, cook, and wash food should be treated, boiled, or filtered. It is also vital to wash your hands well before eating or handling food.
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