A Closer Look to the Most Frequent Travelers’ Disease: A Systematic Update on Travelers’ Diarrhea

Authors

  • Afshin Sadepur Health Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Morteza Izadi Health Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract:

The present study, wants to highlight and review the most prevalent disease amongst travelers. In the current review, an updated review regarding epidemiology, involved pathogens, and a brief review of current evidence-based guidelines for prevention and treatment of this disease are provided. A distinguishing feature of the current review is the discussion of the impacts of irritable bowel syndrome, as one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal diseases, on travelers’ diarrhea pattern. Moreover, evidence-based data was the primary source for all parts of the current study. A recent review of GeoSentinel Surveillance Network database, with a very large sample size was the basis for epidemiologic appraisals.

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Journal title

volume 2  issue 3

pages  95- 99

publication date 2014-09-01

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