Prevention and self-treatment of travelers' diarrhea
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Update on Travelers ’ Diarrhea : Practical Strategies for Prevention and Treatment
13 INTRODUCTION In an age of increasing globalization and ease of travel, physicians can expect to encounter growing numbers of patients who have contracted travelers’ diarrhea (TD) and others who seek medical advice and prophylactic treatment before setting out. With proper education about prudent dietary and hygiene practices, patients can reduce their risk of contracting TD. In addition, wit...
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Of the millions who travel from the industrialized world to developing countries every year, between 20% and 50% will develop at least one episode of diarrhea, making it the most common medical ailment afflicting travelers. Although usually a mild illness, traveler's diarrhea can result in significant morbidity and hardship overseas. Precautions can be taken to minimize the risk of developing t...
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Most patients with traveler's diarrhea can be efficiently treated with available pharmacological agents. A more difficult problem is the persistent diarrhea (lasting > or = 14 days) that occurs in approximately 3% of travelers who have acute diarrhea. In the initial evaluation of these patients, ideally three stool samples should be obtained for examination for pathogens. If an agent is not ide...
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عنوان ژورنال: Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice
سال: 2002
ISSN: 0095-4543
DOI: 10.1016/s0095-4543(02)00034-9