amoebic dysentery

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Meaning

inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea

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Entamoeba histolytica is the pathogen responsible for invasive ' amoebiasis ' (which includes amoebic dysentery and amoebic liver abscesses ). Source: Internet

His own health also deteriorated; he suffered from insomnia and digestive problems, underwent a bowel operation following amoebic dysentery in September 1916, and had frostbite in his feet the following winter. Source: Internet

Before becoming pregnant with Tim, Pam had contracted amoebic dysentery and fell into a coma. Source: Internet

During these travels, Hemingway contracted amoebic dysentery that caused a prolapsed intestine, and he was evacuated by plane to Nairobi, an experience reflected in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro". Source: Internet

It is widely believed that he contracted amoebic dysentery but some argue against the likelihood that he could sustain life with a ten-year battle with dysentery. Source: Internet

Wright became ill, victim of a virulent attack of amoebic dysentery probably contracted during his stay on the Gold Coast. Source: Internet

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