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Dysentery

Dysentery is a really bad illness that can make you feel very sick. It affects your tummy and your poop. When you have dysentery, your poop will be more runny than usual and you might see blood in it, which can be very scary and might make your tummy hurt a lot.

Dysentery is caused by certain germs that get into your tummy and poop. These germs can get in through things you eat or drink that are not clean, like dirty water or food that was not cooked properly.

To stay safe from dysentery, it's important to make sure you always wash your hands before eating or touching your face and to only drink clean water. If you do get dysentery, it's important to rest and drink lots of fluids to help your body fight off the germs. You might also need special medicine from a doctor to get better.
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