Name the two types of dysentery and their causative germs and give one main precaution against them.

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Types of dysentery Causative germs Precaution

Bacillary
dysentery Shigella bacteria Always consume boiled purified drinking water

Amoebic dysentery Entamoeba histolytica Garbage bins should always be covered

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Types of dysentery	Causative germs	Precaution
Bacillary dysentery	Shigella bacteria	Always consume boiled purified drinking water
Amoebic dysentery	Entamoeba histolytica	Garbage bins should always be covered