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Diarrhea

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Diarrhea is defined as passage of three or more loose or
liquid stools per day, in excess than the usual habit for that
person

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Dysentery

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Dysentery is characterized by diarrhea with increased
blood and mucus, often associated with fever, abdominal
pain, and tenesmus (feeling of constant need to pass stools,
despite an empty colon

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