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May 10
| Shigellosis | Amoebiasis |
| ----------- | ---------- |
| Caused by bacteria of the Shigella genus | Caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica |
| Symptoms include diarrhea (often bloody), abdominal cramps, fever, and nausea | Symptoms include diarrhea (often with blood or mucus), abdominal pain, and weight loss |
| Transmission occurs through ingestion of contaminated food or water, or through person-to-person contact | Transmission occurs through ingestion of contaminated food or water, or through poor sanitation practices |
| Treatment typically involves antibiotics | Treatment typically involves antiparasitic medications |
| Can be prevented by practicing good hygiene, proper food handling, and avoiding contaminated water sources | Can be prevented by practicing good hygiene, proper food handling, and avoiding contaminated water sources |
| ----------- | ---------- |
| Caused by bacteria of the Shigella genus | Caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica |
| Symptoms include diarrhea (often bloody), abdominal cramps, fever, and nausea | Symptoms include diarrhea (often with blood or mucus), abdominal pain, and weight loss |
| Transmission occurs through ingestion of contaminated food or water, or through person-to-person contact | Transmission occurs through ingestion of contaminated food or water, or through poor sanitation practices |
| Treatment typically involves antibiotics | Treatment typically involves antiparasitic medications |
| Can be prevented by practicing good hygiene, proper food handling, and avoiding contaminated water sources | Can be prevented by practicing good hygiene, proper food handling, and avoiding contaminated water sources |
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May 10
| Characteristics | Shigellosis | Amoebiasis |
|---|---|---|
| Causative agent | Shigella species | Entamoeba histolytica |
| Mode of transmission | Fecal-oral route | Ingestion of cysts in contaminated water or food |
| Incubation period | 1-3 days | 2-4 weeks |
| Symptoms | Fever, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea | Diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss |
| Complications | Rectal prolapse, toxic megacolon, sepsis | Liver abscess, intestinal perforation |
| Diagnosis | Stool culture or PCR | Stool microscopy or antigen detection |
| Treatment | Antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, azithromycin) | Metronidazole, tinidazole |
| Prevention | Good hygiene practices, proper sewage disposal | Avoid contaminated water and food |
|---|---|---|
| Causative agent | Shigella species | Entamoeba histolytica |
| Mode of transmission | Fecal-oral route | Ingestion of cysts in contaminated water or food |
| Incubation period | 1-3 days | 2-4 weeks |
| Symptoms | Fever, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea | Diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss |
| Complications | Rectal prolapse, toxic megacolon, sepsis | Liver abscess, intestinal perforation |
| Diagnosis | Stool culture or PCR | Stool microscopy or antigen detection |
| Treatment | Antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, azithromycin) | Metronidazole, tinidazole |
| Prevention | Good hygiene practices, proper sewage disposal | Avoid contaminated water and food |
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