Diarrhea and dysentery were the number one killers. (Dysentery is considered diarrhea with blood in the stool.) 57,000 deaths were directly recorded to these most disabling maladies. The total ...

Data shows 35 dysentery cases were reported in December compared to the 3 recorded in July. County officials are providing ...

the symptoms of bacillary dysentery begin around 1–2 days after infection and last around 7 days. Symptoms may include diarrhea, which can contain blood, feeling the need to pass stool even when ...