amoebic dysentery is caused by
Definition. Amoebic dysentery is caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. Invasive intestinal parasitic infection can result in symptoms of fulminant dysentery, such as fever, chills, bloody or mucous diarrhoea, and abdominal discomfort.The dysentery can alternate with periods of constipation or remission.ulminant amoebic dysentery is reported to have 55% to 88% mortality. It is estimated that more than 500 million people are infected with E histolytica worldwide. Between 40,000 and 100,000 will die each year, placing this infection second to malaria in mortality caused by protozoan parasites.