Which of the following pathogen/s is/are responsible for dysentery?

Entamoeba histolytica

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Shigella

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Salmonella typhi

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Bacilli

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Solution

The correct options are
A Entamoeba histolytica
B Shigella
D Bacilli
Dysentery is an infection of intestinal tract. It affects the large intestine and causes severe diarrhea and abdominal pain. It is caused by several pathogens such as bacteria, virus and parasites. Some examples include Shigella, Bacilli and Entamoeba histolytica.

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