Amebic Dysentery

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Rosen Publishing Group, 2004 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 64 pages
Amebic dysentery is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. Almost anyone can contract the disease, though it is most often seen in people arriving from tropical or subtropical areas. It is spread by the contamination of food and water, most commonly where sanitation is poor. This book explores the causes and symptoms of amebic dysentery, how it is spread, and how itís treated. Most importantly, it provides important information on how to identify amebic dysentery and how to keep it from spreading.