Bacillary dysentery
Bacillary Dysentery
Bacillary dysentery (/bəˈsɪləri dɪˈsɛntəri/), also known as Shigellosis, is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria from the Shigella genus.
Etymology
The term "bacillary" is derived from the Latin bacillus meaning "little staff", referring to the rod-like shape of the bacteria. "Dysentery" comes from the Greek dysenteria, meaning "bad intestine", and is used to describe intestinal inflammation and severe diarrhea.
Causes
Bacillary dysentery is caused by four species of Shigella bacteria: Shigella dysenteriae, Shigella flexneri, Shigella boydii, and Shigella sonnei. These bacteria are transmitted through the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated food or water.
Symptoms
Symptoms of bacillary dysentery include severe diarrhea, often with blood or mucus, abdominal pain, fever, and sometimes vomiting. Complications can include dehydration, septicemia, and hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Treatment
Treatment for bacillary dysentery typically involves rehydration and antibiotics. The specific antibiotic used depends on the strain of Shigella causing the infection and its antibiotic resistance profile.
Prevention
Prevention of bacillary dysentery involves good hygiene practices, including regular handwashing, safe food preparation, and access to clean water. Vaccines are currently under development.
Related Terms
- Enteritis: Inflammation of the small intestine.
- Colitis: Inflammation of the colon.
- Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bacillary dysentery
- Wikipedia's article - Bacillary dysentery
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