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answer 2 Dysentery is a disorder of the intestines, producing bloody stools or very liquid ones. Rarely vomiting. The proximate cause is often an infection, of amoeba or bacteria, which result in the gut not being able to recover water from the system. As consequence the patient may become dangerously dehydrated.

Ingestion of infection is considered the common cause, and good personal hygiene, coupled with quality food and drink preparation are essential. Travellers often confuse infection with simple reactions to unusual food. (which would clear up in a couple of days)

The danger of dehydration is not just the loss of fluid, as along with the fluid are salts vital to well-being. In desperate situations, intravenous fluids may be necessary.

I am not a medico, and better advice is needed.

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What conditions caused many soldiers to become ill with diseases such as smallpox and dysentery?

Poor sanitation, overcrowding, and lack of proper hygiene were main contributing factors to the spread of diseases like smallpox and dysentery among soldiers. Living in close quarters and unsanitary conditions facilitated the transmission of these diseases, especially in encampments and battlefield settings where resources were limited.


Is Amoebic Dysentery Infectious or noninfectious?

No, amoebic dysentery is not infectious. It is transmitted through contaminate food or water.


The microbe responsible for dysentery?

The microbe responsible for dysentery is often the bacteria called Shigella. It can cause symptoms such as severe diarrhea containing blood or mucus, stomach cramps, and fever. Proper hygiene and sanitation practices are important in preventing the spread of dysentery.


Why do you die from dysentery?

Dysentery can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances due to severe diarrhea and vomiting, which can be fatal if not treated promptly. In severe cases, it can also cause damage to the intestines and other organs, leading to complications that may ultimately result in death.


What is the death rate of dysentery?

The death rate of dysentery depends on various factors such as the type of dysentery, the overall health of the individual, and access to medical treatment. In developing countries with limited access to healthcare, the death rate can be higher compared to developed countries where medical treatment is more readily available. It is estimated that dysentery causes around 600,000 deaths globally each year.

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How did soldiers in World War 1 get dysentery?

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What diese did the gallipoli soldiers face?

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Can dysentery kill you?

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What disease killed the most soldiers during the Civil War?

Most of the common diseases that killed troops on both sides of the American Civil War include dysentery, malaria, pneumonia, measles, typhoid and tuberculosis. The worst out of the bunch was by far dysentery. This one disease accounted for around 45,000 deaths in the Union army and around 50,000 deaths in the Confederate army. The diseases that killed the soldiers were malaria and small pox.


What sort of life did the soldiers have in the trenches of World War 1?

An awful one. Mud. Trenchfoot. Mud. Dysentery. Mud.


How many Confederate soldiers died from diseases during the American Civil War?

Approximately 164,000 Confederate soldiers died from disease and other non-combat causes during the American Civil War. Dysentery alone killed 50,000 confederate troops.


What is the prefix of dysentery?

The prefix of dysentery is dy. The suffix of dysentery is sentery. Dysentery is an inflammation of the colon or intestines.


How many Confederate soldiers died in the American Civil War from non-battle causes?

Approximately 164,000 Confederate soldiers died of non-battle causes, which accounts for about two-thirds of the number of deaths. Most of these were due to diseases, such as dysentery, typhoid fever, pneumonia and tuberculosis. Dysentery was by far the worse killer accounting for more than 50,000 Confederate deaths.


What is dysentery what is the sign of dysentery?

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Where did dysentery exist?

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What is a sentence that has the word dysentery in it?

They all suffered from dysentery after drinking the dirty water.