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Review article: travellers' diarrhoea.

C De Las Casas1, J Adachi, H Dupont

  • 1Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical School/School of Public Health, Houston, Texas, USA.

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
|November 26, 1999
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This review covers common causes and symptoms of travellers' diarrhoea. It also discusses effective prevention strategies and treatment options for this common travel-related illness.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Travel Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Travellers' diarrhoea is a frequent health concern for international travellers.
  • Understanding aetiological agents and clinical presentations is crucial for management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the primary causes and clinical manifestations of travellers' diarrhoea.
  • To summarize current evidence-based prevention and therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of aetiological agents.
  • Analysis of clinical expressions and patient demographics.
  • Synthesis of prevention and therapy guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Common aetiological agents include enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC).

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  • Clinical symptoms typically involve acute onset of diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and nausea.
  • Prevention includes careful food and water selection; therapy often involves antimicrobials and symptomatic treatment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Travellers' diarrhoea is a significant concern, but preventable and treatable.
    • Adherence to preventive measures and appropriate therapeutic interventions can mitigate its impact.