Doctors are called to the marshall islands to treat rampant dysentery. what was the most likely cause?

Dysentery is a serious form of gastroenteritis which can cause diarrhea and even excretion of blood

Dysentery can be caused by bacterial infections e. g. when consuming food and drinks contaminated with bacteria and feces.

Symptoms can include abdominal pains, sporadic fever, fatigue, vomiting and severe headaches.

In the case of Marshal Islands, the Shigella Bacteria might be the culprit