Symptoms of Dysentery in Children and Basic Treatment Guidelines for this Disease

Abstract

In conditions of poor personal hygiene and low immunity, children are very susceptible to intestinal infections through various viruses and bacteria. Among young school-age children, the disease dysentery is very common. It is important to recognize the specific symptoms of the disease in order not to confuse it with other similar pathologies and to start treatment in a timely manner. Dysentery - causes of the disease There are two main types of infectious lesions that can be observed: shigellosis and amoebiasis. In the first case, dysentery is caused by bacteria of the Shigella genus, which are Gram-negative rod-shaped microorganisms. Amoebiasis occurs less frequently and is mainly called by the parasitic microorganism Entamoeba histolytica, which is common in tropical and exotic countries. Dysentery spreads through several methods: it occurs in children after contact with an infected person or carriers of the pathogen. Other methods of infection include: using contaminated products; filtering water in reservoirs, reservoirs for bacteria and protozoa; drinking contaminated water; contact with contaminated household items.