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Dysentery

Acute inflammation of the intestine associated with infectious DIARRHEA of various etiologies, generally acquired by eating contaminated food containing TOXINS, BIOLOGICAL derived from BACTERIA or other microorganisms. Dysentery is characterized initially by watery FECES then by bloody mucoid stools. It is often associated with ABDOMINAL PAIN; FEVER; and DEHYDRATION.
Also Known As:
Infectious Diarrheal Disease; Diarrheal Disease, Infectious; Infectious Diarrheal Diseases
Networked: 1859 relevant articles (79 outcomes, 159 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Diarrhea
2. Fever (Fevers)
3. Inflammation (Inflammations)
4. Bacillary Dysentery (Shigellosis)
5. Infections

Experts

1. Calzada, Fernando: 7 articles (04/2017 - 12/2006)
2. Riddle, Mark S: 6 articles (01/2022 - 09/2011)
3. Platts-Mills, James A: 5 articles (03/2022 - 01/2018)
4. Hampson, David J: 5 articles (11/2011 - 08/2002)
5. Black, Robert E: 5 articles (03/2011 - 07/2004)
6. Kotloff, Karen L: 4 articles (03/2022 - 05/2016)
7. Hampson, D J: 4 articles (11/2019 - 10/2000)
8. Burrough, Eric R: 4 articles (02/2018 - 11/2012)
9. Haesebrouck, Freddy: 4 articles (10/2017 - 06/2004)
10. Pasmans, Frank: 4 articles (10/2017 - 06/2004)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Dysentery:
1. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
2. VaccinesIBA
3. Drinking WaterIBA
4. CarbadoxIBA
5. RonidazoleIBA
6. AntigensIBA
7. tiamulinIBA
8. Lincomycin (Lincocin)FDA Link
9. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Formaldehyde (Formol)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Traditional Medicine (Folk Remedies)
3. Chinese Traditional Medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
4. Ambulatory Care (Outpatient Care)
5. East Asian Traditional Medicine (Oriental Medicine)