title: Traveler's Diarrhea.
abstract: Travelers' diarrhea (TD) is the most important health issue among international travelers. In high risk areas, 50-90% of travelers may experience an episode of TD. The risk of acquiring TD is influenced by factors such as the destination, duration of stay, standard of accommodation, type of travel, age of the traveler, and also by individual risk factors. Most cases of TD are caused by bacteria; treatment for TD are loperamide and antibiotics. Preventive strategies such as hygiene measures have limited impact. Prophylactic intake of antibiotics or vaccines to prevent from TD can be considered in special situations.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Specific Prophylaxis and Tropical Medicine, Center for Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
authors.forename: Herwig
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kollaritsch
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paulke-Korinek
authors.forename: Ursula
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Wiedermann
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D022121:Cholera Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D012307:Risk Factors; D014195:Travel
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D022121:Cholera Vaccines