The bacteria or parasites are usually transmitted via the fecal-oral route. The vector could be a housefly

or other pest, or a food handler might have an undiagnosed infection and neglect proper hand hygiene procedures. Poor sanitation is a leading cause of transmission in low-income areas and regions.

What is the causes of dysentery?

The bacteria Shigella and E coli and the amoeba Entamoeba histoly tica are the most common causes of dysentery . These organisms are present in the stool (feces) of infected people and animals. The Entamoeba histolytica may uneventfully reside in the colon, but if it attacks the colon wall, it can cause dysentery.

What is causative agent of dysentery?

Causative agent

Amoebic dysentery is an intestinal infection caused by a protozoan parasite called Entamoeba histolytica.