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Dysentery
Dysentery is a severe irritation of the digestive tract, causing stomach pain and diarrhea. This is usually caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, or small parasites.
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What can be done to avoid contracting amoebic dysentery?
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What is the difference between patients with dysentery and those with Gastroenteritis?
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Can alcohol cause dysentery nd deep brown colored stool? ??
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Where was bacterial dysentery found?
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Where was bacterial dysentery first discovered?
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How do you get bacterial dysentery?
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What protozoa cause amebic dysentery and liver abscess.?
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Is it a protozoa which causes amebic dysentery and liver abscess?
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What is difference between amoebic dysentery and bacillary dysentery?
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Dysentery, headache, fever, body ache if occur what i'm suffering from?
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Is dysentery dangerous in 1st trimester pregnancy?
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