Question

Name the two types of dysentery and their causative germs and give one main precaution against them. <!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> [Review Questions - Pg No.155 - LAT - 3]

Answer 1

Dysentery is a water-borne disease.

The two types of dysentery are: Bacillary Dysentery: The causative germ of bacillary dysentery is a bacterium.

Causative germ: Shigella.

Precaution against bacillary dysentery: Bacillary dysentery can be prevented by drinking safe and boiled water and eating uncontaminated food.

2. Amoebic Dysentery: The causative germ of amoebic dysentery is a protozoan.

Causative germ: Entamoeba histolytica.

Precaution against amoebic dysentery: Amoebic dysentery can be prevented by drinking boiled water and eating fresh and hygienic food.