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(A06.0) Acute amoebic dysentery
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22 502 in individuals diagnosis acute amoebic dysentery confirmed
1 476 deaths with diagnosis acute amoebic dysentery
7% mortality rate associated with the disease acute amoebic dysentery
Diagnosis acute amoebic dysentery is diagnosed Women are 4.36% more likely than Men
10 761
Men receive the diagnosis acute amoebic dysentery
1 476 (13.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis acute amoebic dysentery
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease acute amoebic dysentery - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 70-74
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-69, 75-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 70-74, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features acute amoebic dysentery
Absence or low individual and public risk
Acute amoebic dysentery - what does this mean
Acute amoebic dysentery is an intestinal infection caused by an amoeba, entamoeba histolytica, that is usually contracted through contaminated food or water. symptoms include severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. it is important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, as the infection can lead to serious complications.
What happens during the disease - acute amoebic dysentery
Acute amoebic dysentery is caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the amoeba entamoeba histolytica. once ingested, the amoeba multiplies in the intestine, causing inflammation and ulceration of the intestinal wall. this leads to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools. in some cases, the amoeba can spread to other organs, leading to potentially life-threatening complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Acute amoebic dysentery - Prevention
The best way to prevent acute amoebic dysentery is to practice good hygiene and sanitation. this includes washing hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and before preparing food, boiling water before drinking, and avoiding contact with contaminated surfaces and food. additionally, it is important to seek medical attention if symptoms of dysentery occur.