Severe infection and inflammation of the intestines caused by bacteria, protozoa or parasitic worms (9)
I believe the answer is:
dysentery
(Other definitions for dysentery that I've seen before include "Intestinal infection" , "Infectious intestinal disease" .)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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