bacillary dysentery

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Noun bacillary dysentery has 1 sense

shigellosis, bacillary dysentery - an acute infection of the intestine by Shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains
--₁ is a kind of dysentery

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Bacillary Dysentery

Definition

Bacillary dysentery, also known as shigellosis, is a highly contagious intestinal infection caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. It is characterized by severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.

Examples

Example 1:

The outbreak of bacillary dysentery in the village caused great concern among the residents.

Example 2:

She contracted bacillary dysentery while traveling abroad and had to be hospitalized.

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