Dysentery, acute bacillary
Acupuncture was found to be 87.7% effective!
Standard western treatment was only 74.2% effective!
| Condition/Study | No. | Design | Test Group | Control Group | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dysentery, acute bacillary Li, 1990 (8) |
276:269 | Group comparison | Acupuncture | Medication (syntomycin, furazolidone) |
Stool culture became negative in all patients after 7 days, but within 7 days in: • 87.7% of the test group; recurrence rate in 1 year, 2.4% • 74.2% of the control group; recurrence rate in 1 year, 2.5%. |