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Dysentery

Management of bloody diarrhoea (e.g., Shigella, Amoebiasis).

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Infectious DiseasesGastroenterology

Clinical Guidelines

Guideline on management of pneumonia and diarrhoea in children
National
NICE guideline [CG84]: Diarrhoea and vomiting caused by gastroenteritis in under 5s: diagnosis and management
National
2017 Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Diarrhea
Local
Acute Diarrhea in Adults and Children: A Global Perspective
Local
British Society of Gastroenterology consensus guidelines on the investigation of chronic diarrhoea in adults: 2018
Local
Diarrhoeal disease
Local
Guidelines for the treatment of dysentery (shigellosis): a systematic review of the evidence
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Travelers' Diarrhea | Yellow Book | CDC
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Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the recommended antibiotic treatments for Shigella and amoebic dysentery in primary care settings?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with dysentery for specialist gastrointestinal assessment?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What supportive care measures should be implemented for patients with dysentery to prevent complications such as dehydration?Updated: 8/22/2025
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