WHAT IS MEAN BY AMOEBIC DYSENTERY AND ATHELETE  FOOT

Amoebic dysentery or Amoebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica. This disease is transmitted by uncooked food, unhygienic food preparation. The symptoms include diarrhoea with loss of blood in stools, fever, nausea and vomiting, this disease can lead to death. It can be controlled by hygienic food handling and preparation. Metronidazole drug can be used to kill the parasite.

Athlete's foot is a fungal disease which is caused by Tinea pedis. It is transmitted by common changing and bathing facilities with wet floors. Its symptoms include peeling and cracked skin between toes. This disease is often persistent in hot summer months. It can be controlled by disinfection of the common bath vessels and shower floors. Drug griseofulvin is taken to cure this disease.