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Traveler’s Diarrhea

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Sep 2012 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, volume 26, pages 691-706 (issn: 0891-5520,

Authors: Herwig Kollaritsch; Ursula Wiedermann; Maria Paulke-Korinek;

doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2012.06.002

pmid: 22963778

Traveler’s Diarrhea

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Abstract

Travelers' diarrhea (TD) is the most important health issue among international travelers. In high risk areas, 50-90% of travelers may experience an episode of TD. The risk of acquiring TD is influenced by factors such as the destination, duration of stay, standard of accommodation, type of travel, age of the traveler, and also by individual risk factors. Most cases of TD are caused by bacteria; treatment for TD are loperamide and antibiotics. Preventive strategies such as hygiene measures have limited impact. Prophylactic intake of antibiotics or vaccines to prevent from TD can be considered in special situations.

Related Organizations

Medical University of Vienna
Austria

Keywords

Diagnosis, Differential, Diarrhea, Travel, Risk Factors, Humans, Cholera Vaccines, Hygiene, Anti-Bacterial Agents

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