What causes amoebic dysentery?
Amoebic dysentery is caused by a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica . These tiny organisms invade human intestines when they, their larva, or their eggs are eaten. Usually, people get sick from amoebic dysentery less than a month after they have been infected, but it can take years for symptoms to appear. As infected people carry the parasites in their own bodies, the illness can be spread if they don’t wash their hands well after using the bathroom.
