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[Traveler's diarrhea]

K Markwalder, T Arnold

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |July 17, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Traveler's diarrhea is a common concern for international travelers. While bacterial causes are frequent initially, parasitic infections can occur later; routine stool cultures aren't always necessary for diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Tropical Medicine
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Travelers' diarrhea affects individuals traveling to tropical and subtropical regions.
    • Concerns arise from both pre-travel prophylaxis inquiries and post-travel symptoms.
    • Understanding the etiology is crucial for appropriate management.

    Purpose:

    • To outline diagnostic approaches for diarrhea in returning travelers.
    • To discuss the role of symptomatic treatment versus diagnostic testing.
    • To provide guidance on the judicious use of chemoprophylaxis.

    Summary:

    • Diarrhea in travelers can stem from bacterial pathogens early in trips or parasitic infections later.
    • A cost-effective diagnostic strategy for returning travelers may not always require bacteriological stool cultures.

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  • Symptomatic treatment is appropriate in certain clinical situations.

    • Impact:

    • Informs clinical decision-making for managing travelers' diarrhea.
    • Discourages the routine prescription of chemoprophylaxis for traveler's diarrhea.
    • Aims to optimize patient care and reduce unnecessary medical interventions.