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Traveller's diarrhoea.
1International Public Health Medicine, Rede-Health International. rede.bk@bigpond.net.au
Australian Family Physician
|May 3, 2005
Summary
Traveler's diarrhea remains common despite little change in incidence. Travelers often disregard safe eating and drinking advice, making traveler's diarrhea a frequent concern during trips.
Area of Science:
- Travel Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The incidence of traveler's diarrhea has remained largely unchanged over the past two decades.
- Despite consistent incidence, traveler's diarrhea remains a prevalent health issue for international travelers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the underlying reasons for the increased likelihood of experiencing diarrhea among travelers.
- To offer a foundational understanding of the risk factors associated with traveler's diarrhea.
Main Methods:
- This article is a review and expert opinion piece.
- It synthesizes existing knowledge on traveler's diarrhea risk factors and management.
Main Results:
- Traveler's diarrhea is common due to travelers not adhering to safe food and beverage consumption guidelines.
- Pre-travel consultations often prioritize vaccinations and antimalarials over detailed traveler's diarrhea counseling due to time constraints.
Conclusions:
- Traveler's diarrhea is a frequent occurrence, and travelers often fail to follow preventative advice.
- Providing information on managing traveler's diarrhea, including presumptive treatment, is crucial for at-risk individuals.
- Presumptive treatment should be considered for all travelers undertaking high-risk itineraries or activities.