What is another word for bacillary dysentery?
Pronunciation: [bˈasɪləɹi dˈɪsəntəɹi] (IPA) 
Bacillary dysentery, also known as shigellosis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the digestive system. The term bacillary refers to the shape of the bacteria causing the disease, which are small, rod-shaped cells. Dysentery is the medical term used to describe a disease that causes severe diarrhea, often accompanied by dehydration and abdominal pain. Some synonyms for bacillary dysentery include shigellosis, bacillary enteritis, bacterial dysentery, and shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infection. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics are crucial in preventing the spread of the disease, which can be transmitted by contaminated food or water, or by direct contact with infected individuals.
