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Dysentery is typically caused by a bacterial or parasitic infection. Some common causes of dysentery include:
1. Bacterial infections: The most common bacterial causes of dysentery include Shigella, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Escherichia coli (E. coli).
2. Parasitic infections: Parasites such as Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia can also cause dysentery.
3. Contaminated food and water: Dysentery is often spread through contaminated food or water sources, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene practices.
4. Poor personal hygiene: Not washing hands properly after using the bathroom or before handling food can also contribute to the spread of dysentery.
5. Close contact with infected individuals: Dysentery can be easily transmitted through close contact with an infected person, particularly in crowded or unsanitary conditions.
6. Travel to high-risk areas: Traveling to regions with poor sanitation and hygiene practices can increase the risk of contracting dysentery.
7. Weakened immune system: Individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing chemotherapy, are more susceptible to developing dysentery.
1. Bacterial infections: The most common bacterial causes of dysentery include Shigella, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Escherichia coli (E. coli).
2. Parasitic infections: Parasites such as Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia can also cause dysentery.
3. Contaminated food and water: Dysentery is often spread through contaminated food or water sources, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene practices.
4. Poor personal hygiene: Not washing hands properly after using the bathroom or before handling food can also contribute to the spread of dysentery.
5. Close contact with infected individuals: Dysentery can be easily transmitted through close contact with an infected person, particularly in crowded or unsanitary conditions.
6. Travel to high-risk areas: Traveling to regions with poor sanitation and hygiene practices can increase the risk of contracting dysentery.
7. Weakened immune system: Individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing chemotherapy, are more susceptible to developing dysentery.
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Bacterial
- Shigella (most common bacterial cause worldwide)
- Salmonella typhi (typhoid fever)
- Campylobacter
- Escherichia coli (E. coli), particularly enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) or enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
Parasitic
- Entamoeba histolytica (amebic dysentery)
- Giardia lamblia (Giardiasis)
- Cryptosporidium parvum (Cryptosporidiosis)
- Cyclospora cayetanensis (Cyclosporiasis)
- Balantidium coli (balantidiasis)
Viral
- Rotavirus
- Norovirus
- Adenovirus
- Enterovirus
Other
- Chemical poisoning (e.g., arsenic, mercury)
- Allergic reactions to food or medication
- Radiation exposure
- Intestinal ischemia (inadequate blood supply to the intestines)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
- Immunodeficiency disorders (such as HIV/AIDS)
- Malnutrition
- Poor sanitation and hygiene practices
- Shigella (most common bacterial cause worldwide)
- Salmonella typhi (typhoid fever)
- Campylobacter
- Escherichia coli (E. coli), particularly enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) or enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
Parasitic
- Entamoeba histolytica (amebic dysentery)
- Giardia lamblia (Giardiasis)
- Cryptosporidium parvum (Cryptosporidiosis)
- Cyclospora cayetanensis (Cyclosporiasis)
- Balantidium coli (balantidiasis)
Viral
- Rotavirus
- Norovirus
- Adenovirus
- Enterovirus
Other
- Chemical poisoning (e.g., arsenic, mercury)
- Allergic reactions to food or medication
- Radiation exposure
- Intestinal ischemia (inadequate blood supply to the intestines)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
- Immunodeficiency disorders (such as HIV/AIDS)
- Malnutrition
- Poor sanitation and hygiene practices
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