Traveller's diarrhoea.
Dietary indiscretion is penalized by an increased risk of diarrhoea. Severe dehydration is seldom encountered, and fluid losses are easily corrected with readily available fluids. Drug treatment is either directed at suppressing the pathogen or for its anti-secretory effect.
van Rensburg
C J
CJ
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Stellenbosch. christoj@masa.co.za
D000930:Antidiarrheals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005516:Food Microbiology; D006801:Humans; D014195:Travel
D000930:Antidiarrheals