Dysentery is an infection in your intestines that causes bloody diarrhea. It can be caused by a parasite or bacteria.
What are the main causes of dysentery?
What causes dysentery and who is at risk?
- contaminated food.
- contaminated water and other drinks.
- poor hand washing by infected people.
- swimming in contaminated water, such as lakes or pools.
- physical contact.
What is the full meaning of dysentery?
1 : a disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection. 2 : diarrhea.
