What organims does dysentery effect?

Answer 1

Dysentery primarily affects humans, causing inflammation of the intestines, particularly the colon. It is typically caused by infections from bacteria such as Shigella or certain strains of E. coli, as well as parasites like Entamoeba histolytica. The condition leads to severe diarrhea with blood and mucus, abdominal pain, and fever. While it predominantly impacts humans, other primates can also be affected by similar pathogens.