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amoebic dysentery

/əˈmiːbɪk ˈdɪsəntri/

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/əˈmiːbɪk ˈdɪsəntri/C1formalmedical
  • ruТяжелая форма дизентерии, вызванная паразитом Entamoeba histolytica, обычно приводящая к болям в животе, лихорадке и диарее с кровью или слизью.

A severe form of dysentery caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica, typically resulting in abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea with blood or mucus.

  1. Intestinal infectionC1formal

    A severe form of dysentery caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica, leading to inflammation of the colon and bloody diarrhea.

    ruКишечная инфекция

    • The patient was diagnosed with amoebic dysentery after returning from a tropical region.
    • Symptoms of amoebic dysentery include abdominal pain and frequent, watery stools.
    • Treatment for amoebic dysentery typically involves specific antibiotics.