Shigellosis (Shigella infection, bacillary dysentery, Marlow syndrome, шигеллез, Бактериальная дизентерия, داء الشيغيلات) is an intestinal infectious disease caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Shigella, it is characterized by a bloody diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps starting a day or two after contamination, in most cases Shigellosis usually resolves within 5 to 7 days…. Read More »


Amoebiasis

Amoebiasis Amoebiasis, (amebiasis or entamoebiasis, Aмебиаз, مرض الاميبيا), is a bacterial infectious disease caused by ingesting food contaminated with any of the amoebas of the Entamoeba group and characterized by symptoms common in Entamoeba histolytica infection. Amebiasis can present with no, mild, or severe symptoms. Classification Forms A. Intestinal amebiasis:   B. Extraintestinal amebiasis:  …… Read More »


Salmonellosis

Salmonellosis Salmonellosis (сальмонеллез, مرض السالمونيلا) is a widespread none epidemic bacterial infection caused by ingesting food contaminated with salmonella bacteria, it is characterized by diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal cramps that arise 12 to 72 hours after infection. In most cases, the disease lasts for about a week (a period of four to seven days),…… Read More »


Human botulism is a serious life threatening infectious disease caused by ingesting food containing the botulinum toxin, a potent neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. Symptoms include weakness, epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea… Read More »


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