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Diarrhoea: a traveller's tale.

J L Faoagali

    The New Zealand Medical Journal
    |January 22, 1975
    PubMed
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    Travellers' diarrhoea, a common ailment from overseas travel, requires thorough microbiological investigation for accurate diagnosis. This case highlights Shigella flexneri as a causative agent.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Travellers' diarrhoea is a frequent health concern for individuals traveling internationally.
    • Accurate diagnosis of infectious diarrhoea necessitates comprehensive microbiological analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a case study of travellers' diarrhoea caused by Shigella flexneri.
    • To emphasize the importance of microbiological investigations in diagnosing travellers' diarrhoea.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report detailing a patient with travellers' diarrhoea.
    • Full microbiological investigation including stool culture and pathogen identification.

    Main Results:

    • Shigella flexneri was identified as the causative agent of the travellers' diarrhoea.

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  • The investigation confirmed the specific bacterial cause of the patient's symptoms.

    • Conclusions:

    • Microbiological investigation is crucial for the definitive diagnosis of travellers' diarrhoea.
    • Shigella flexneri is a potential pathogen responsible for travellers' diarrhoea, underscoring the need for awareness and diagnostic diligence.