amoebic dysentery
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A doctor explains the importance of clean water to prevent amoebic dysentery.
Definition
Noun: * Amoebic dysentery: A severe intestinal infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is typically contracted by consuming food or water contaminated with fecal matter containing the parasite. The primary symptom is severe, often bloody, diarrhea.
Usage
- Amoebic dysentery is a significant public health concern in areas with poor sanitation.
- The traveler was diagnosed with amoebic dysentery after returning from a region with contaminated water supplies.
- Proper hygiene and clean drinking water are essential to prevent the spread of amoebic dysentery.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in medical and public health contexts to distinguish this parasitic infection from other forms of dysentery, such as bacillary dysentery (caused by bacteria like ).
- It can be part of the discussion on neglected tropical diseases and travel medicine.
Variants and Related Words
- Amoebiasis (n): The state of infection with , which can range from being asymptomatic to causing amoebic dysentery or liver abscesses.
- Dysentery (n): A general term for intestinal inflammation, especially of the colon, that results in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus in the feces.
Synonyms
- Intestinal amoebiasis (in its severe, symptomatic form).
Related Phrases
- Amebic colitis: A medical term often used interchangeably with amoebic dysentery, specifically referring to the inflammation of the colon.
- Tropical dysentery: A historical or non-specific term that may refer to amoebic dysentery, common in tropical regions.
A doctor explains the importance of clean water to prevent amoebic dysentery.
Noun
- inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea