Bacillary Dysentery

Overview

Bacillary dysentery is an intestinal infectious disease caused by Shigella, characterized by inflammation of the large intestine with bloody, mucopurulent diarrhea. Dehydration is the most common complication.

Symptoms

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Tenesmus
• Mucopurulent bloody stools
• Fever

Treatment

Treatment focuses on fluid replacement to correct dehydration and sensitive antibiotics, with attention to rest and gastrointestinal isolation to prevent transmission.

Dietary advice

During the acute phase, eat mainly light liquids and semi-liquids, avoid greasy, cold, and irritating foods, and gradually return to a normal diet.