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cardiovascular diseases account for more than 60 % of deaths during travel,
infection disease is not uncommon and is considered the most preventable part
of travel medicine.
Traveler’s diarrhea , the TDtd , remains a concern among
peoples using drinking water in countries with poor hygiene.
Traveler’s Diarrhea, abbreviated TD, is the
most common illness affecting travelers, according to Wikipedia. Among
causing pathogens, the most common is enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli.
Major symptoms consist of three or more loose stools, abdominal cramps, nausea
and bloating. TD also is labeled
:WD, the acronym for wilderness diarrhea.
TD most often is self-limited. Patients can need rehydration therapy,
disinfected water of carbonated water, antimotility agents, antibiotics such as
norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin or trimethroprim/sulfamethoxazole.
Prevention seems however to be the best weapon
against TD: it is recommenced to use proper water quality
management systems and drink safe beverages. A traveler ‘s diarrhea vaccine is
said to have reduced the risks of getting diarrhea among some persons.
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