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What causes Amoebic Dysentery?

Amoebic dysentery is caused by a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica . You may develop amoebic dysentery if you:

Put something in your mouth that has touched the stool of a person infected with E histolytica
Swallow water or food that has been contaminated with E histolytica
Touch cysts (eggs) from E histolytica -contaminated surfaces and bring them to your mouth

Digestive Pathway

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