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Home :: Family Health :: Amoebic Dysentery Amoebic Dysentery - Amoebic Dysentery symptom, treatment, causesAmoebic dysentery (also called amoebiasis) is an infection of the large bowel caused by the single-cell parasite Entamoeba histolytica. There are two forms: the naked amoeba, which has no cyst wall around it and rapidly dies after being passed in the faeces of people with amoebic dysentery; and a dormant cyst form, which can survive in the right circumstances outside the body, and is passed in the faeces of people who are carriers but bave no symptoms. Amoebic Dysentery is the infection of the large intestine, sometimes involving the liver. Amoebic dysentery is an intestinal illness associated with stomach pain, bloody stools, and fever. Amoebae are parasites that are found in contaminated food or drink. Ameba-caused bacterial bowel infection and ulceration. It's usually passed on through poor hygiene. the causes Amoebic Dysentery is both intestinal and extraintestinal infections. the Travellers to countries with poor sanitation are at greater risk of contracting the disease (hence known as traveller's diarrhoea). It is a disease in which inflammation of the intestines affect the body significantly It can affect any one young or old of either sex. There are several different species of amoebae, but the most dangerous, such as Entamoeba histolytica , live predominantly in tropical areas. An amoeba (a parasite that uses our bodies to help it live) called entamoeba histolytica causes amoebic dysentery. In adults, dysentery caused by bacteria usually subsides spontaneously. But in children, and other vulnerable groups, the condition can be treated with antibiotics. When the cysts reach the intestine of another person the individual amoebae are released from the cysts and are able to cause infection. There are several different species of amoebae, but the most dangerous, such as Entamoeba histolytica , The amoebae may be transported via the blood to the liver and other organs and give rise to a high temperature and a seriously debilitated condition. In the long term. The amoebae are then able to move through the digestive system and take up residence in the intestine and cause an infection. Amoebic dysentery is transmitted by contaminated water, and is well known as a "travellers dysentery". amoebic dysentery is more difficult to treat and cure; bacterial dysentery responds better and more quickly to treatment. Cause of Amoebic DysenteryThe infection is caught by swallowing cysts transmitted either by person-to-person contact or through contaminated water or food. The amoebae escape from their cysts in the small bowel and pass to the large bowel; where they multiply. Depending on the severity of the infection and the individual's resistance. the parasite may invade gut tissue and cause COLITIS (inflammation of the colon), or the person may become a symptom free carrier. Amoebic dysentery is prevalent where water supplies are contaminated, and clusters of cases may occur when an unrecognised carrier works in food preparation. Symptom of Amoebic DysenteryAmoebic colitis causes severe, watery, often bloodstained diarrhoea that can lead to DEHYDRATION. The amoebae may spread via the blood to the liver and other organs and cause abscesses. Amoebic abscesses cause bouts of chills and high fever, and usually pain and signs of disturbed function in the affected part. Diagnosis And Treatment of Amoebic DysenteryDiagnosis is by iden tification of the amoebae in faeces. Amoebic dysentery was previously a common cause of chronic ill health and death in tropical countries, but now effective antibiotic treatment is available to eradicate the parasite from both those with amoebic dysentery and carriers of it.
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