Prophylaxis for travelers' diarrhea.
Travelers' diarrhea affects more than 10 million people per year and is usually contracted through the ingestion of microbially contaminated food or water. Although most cases resolve in 3 to 5 days, chronic conditions are associated with acute infections. Prevention encompasses avoidance of ingesting contaminated products and, in certain situations, taking prophylactic medications. The available prophylactic antibiotics are very effective in prevention, but are recommended only for specific at-risk individuals and are contraindicated for most travelers.
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Emily
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Scripps Clinic, 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA. singh.emily@scrippsclinic.com
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David
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D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D000930:Antidiarrheals / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001729:Bismuth / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004203:Disinfection; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D005506:Food Contamination; D005516:Food Microbiology; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012307:Risk Factors; D012459:Salicylates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014195:Travel; D014871:Water Microbiology
D000930:Antidiarrheals; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D012459:Salicylates; C015715:bismuth subsalicylate; D001729:Bismuth