Amoebic dysentery (also known as amoebic colitis) is an infection caused by the Entamoeba histolytica parasite, characterized by bloody and mucous diarrhea. This condition, if not treated promptly and correctly, can lead to serious health problems, even life-threatening complications. Globally, an estimated 50 million cases are reported annually, resulting in approximately 50,000 deaths due to this infection. The parasites can penetrate the intestinal wall, spread into the bloodstream, and cause infections in other organs such as the liver, lungs, or brain. Symptoms of amoebic dysentery typically last for several weeks and include: Abdominal pain, Fever and chills, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloody stools, Mucous stools, Watery diarrhea that may contain pus, Painful defecation, Intermittent constipation, Fatigue.