[Persistent diarrhea in the returned traveler].
Persistent diarrhea in a returned traveler is a frequent presenting complaint and may result from three etiologic groups: persistant infections, non-infectious post-gastroenteritis processes (in particular postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome) and appearance of an unrelated cause of chronic diarrhea. This article reviews the most frequent diseases involved and provides management guidelines for primary care physicians.
de Saussure
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Division de gastroentérologie et d'hépatologie, HUG, Genève. philippe.desaussure@hcuge.ch
Hadengue
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D014195:Travel