Diarrhoea and Dysentery
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| Diarrhoea is a term that is used to describe stools that are more liquid and frequent than normal. There is no absolute definition of what constitutes diarrhoea, but various definitions are utilized for the purpose of research, such as three or more unformed stools within 24 hours. Dysentery is a term used for diarrhoea when there is evidence that the organisms are invading the intestinal wall, causing pus, mucus, and blood to appear in the stool. There is often fever and abdominal cramps as well. |
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