The following features are indicative of Traveler's Diarrhea:
abrupt onset of passage of three or more loose stools a day
an urgent need to defecate
abdominal cramps
nausea
vomiting
fever
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Common Causes of Traveler's Diarrhea
The following are the most common causes of Traveler's Diarrhea:
Escherichia coli bacteria
Salmonella bacteria
Shigella bacteria
Campylobacter jejuni bacteria
Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria
Giardia lamblia protozoan
Other Causes of Traveler's Diarrhea
The following are the less common causes of Traveler's Diarrhea:
Cryptosporidium cayetanensis protozoan
Cyclospora cayetanensis protozoan
Risk Factors for Traveler's Diarrhea
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Traveler's Diarrhea:
young adults
weak immune system
diabetes
inflammatory bowel disease
cirrhosis of the liver
use of antacids
South Asian countries
Prevention of Traveler's Diarrhea
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Traveler's Diarrhea. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
maintain good hygiene
use only safe water for drinking and brushing teeth
avoid green salads
avoid use of ice
avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables
avoid unpasteurized milk and dairy products
avoid undercooked meat and seafood
don't consume food from street vendors
Occurrence of Traveler's Diarrhea
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Traveler's Diarrhea cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Traveler's Diarrhea can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Traveler's Diarrhea can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Traveler's Diarrhea
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Traveler's Diarrhea:
Stool test: To diagnose the presence of bacteria, parasite and blood in stool
Complications of Traveler's Diarrhea if untreated
Yes, Traveler's Diarrhea causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Traveler's Diarrhea is left untreated:
dehydration
organ damage
shock
coma
Self-care for Traveler's Diarrhea
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Traveler's Diarrhea:
avoid caffeine and dairy products
drink canned fruit juices, weak tea, clear soup, decaffeinated soda or sports drinks
intake oral rehydration salts (ORS) solution
Time for Treatment of Traveler's Diarrhea
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Traveler's Diarrhea to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Within 1 week
Is Traveler's Diarrhea Infectious?
Yes, Traveler's Diarrhea is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
through contaminated food
through contaminated water
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Traveler's Diarrhea.