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Traveler's diarrhea.

M Feldman

    The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
    |October 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Traveler's diarrhea (TD) affects millions of tourists annually, presenting as acute diarrhea during or after international travel. This clinical syndrome has various causes, and this review covers its features, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Science
    • Epidemiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • International travel is common, with 300 million tourists traveling globally each year.
    • Acute diarrheal illness during or after international travel is termed traveler's diarrhea (TD).
    • Traveler's diarrhea is a clinical syndrome, not a specific diagnosis, with diverse underlying causes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of traveler's diarrhea.
    • To examine the specific etiologies and pathogenesis of traveler's diarrhea.
    • To discuss current diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive strategies for traveler's diarrhea.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of clinical and epidemiological features.
    • Analysis of etiologies and pathogenesis.

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  • Synthesis of current diagnostic, treatment, and prevention methods.

    • Main Results:

    • Traveler's diarrhea is a common health issue for international travelers.
    • Multiple infectious agents and other factors contribute to TD.
    • Effective diagnostic, treatment, and prevention strategies are available.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the multifaceted nature of traveler's diarrhea is crucial.
    • Comprehensive management involves accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and proactive prevention.
    • Further research can optimize interventions for traveler's diarrhea.