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[Traveller's diarrhea: progress and lessons drawn from recent surveys]
1Division d'épidémiologie et de prévention des maladies infectieuses, l'Université, Zurich.
Bulletin De La Societe De Pathologie Exotique (1990)
|March 17, 1999
Summary
Traveler's diarrhea remains common worldwide. A study in Jamaica, Kenya, India, and Brazil found high rates, with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli being the primary cause in all locations.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Diarrhea in travelers is a significant global health concern.
- Previous research highlights varied etiologies across different travel destinations.
- Understanding the epidemiology of traveler's diarrhea is crucial for prevention strategies.
Purpose:
- To investigate the incidence and etiology of traveler's diarrhea in multiple international destinations.
- To identify the most common causative agents of diarrhea in travelers to Jamaica, Kenya, Goa (India), and Fortaleza (Brazil).
Summary:
- A multicentric study was conducted across Jamaica, Kenya, Goa (India), and Fortaleza (Brazil).
- High incidence rates of traveler's diarrhea were observed in all investigated locations.
- Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli was identified as the predominant etiological agent responsible for traveler's diarrhea at each destination.
Impact:
- Provides crucial epidemiological data on traveler's diarrhea in underrepresented regions.
- Highlights the consistent role of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli as a major pathogen.
- Informs targeted public health interventions and traveler advisories to mitigate diarrhea risks.