The management of travellers' diarrhoea

Travellers' diarrhoea represents the most frequent health problem when travelling in developing countries. In most cases it is a self-limited disease. Nonetheless it can cause incapacitation and significant morbidity. It can become persistent in up to 3% of travellers who have suffered from acu...

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Published inMédecine et maladies infectieuses Vol. 37; no. 12; pp. 781 - 786
Main Authors Gétaz, L, Chappuis, F, Loutan, L
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.12.2007
Subjects
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Antidiarrheals - therapeutic use
Developing Countries
Diarrhea - epidemiology
Diarrhea - prevention & control
Diarrhea - therapy
Fluid Therapy
Gastrointestinal Motility
Humans
Travel
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Summary:Travellers' diarrhoea represents the most frequent health problem when travelling in developing countries. In most cases it is a self-limited disease. Nonetheless it can cause incapacitation and significant morbidity. It can become persistent in up to 3% of travellers who have suffered from acute diarrhoea in regions at high risk. This article discusses the investigations and the management of diarrhoea in returning travellers, preventive measures and its management during travel.
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ISSN:0399-077X
DOI:10.1016/j.medmal.2007.09.003