Research Notes on Travelers Diarrhea
Travelers Diarrhea, or TD, is the name given to the episode of diarrhea that occurs specifically to travelers who have become ill after or during travel to another country. Consumption of food or water contaminated with fecal matter and/or other bacteria is the main cause of illness. Travel from an industrialized country such as the United States to developing countries such as Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East presents the most potential for contracting TD. Taking precautions when consuming food and beverages, especially water, while traveling is the best way to prevent Travelers Diarrhea.
Fast Facts:
- Known as Montezuma's Revenge in Mexico - taken from the name of Emperor Montezuma
- Not life-threatening in adults but children and individuals with weakened immune systems and other conditions are at greater risk of dehydration
- Natives typically have developed immunity to the bacteria and are less affected by consumption of contaminated food and water
- Treatment of TD does not usually require medication, rather diet modifications until the episode has passed
5 Great Resources on Travelers Diarrhea
- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases - Division of Bacterial Diseases (via CDC): Travelers' Diarrhea
- MayoClinic: Traveler's Diarrhea
- Wikipedia: Traveler's Diarrhea
- Thompson Healthcare (via PDRHealth): Traveler's Diarrhea
- WHO: Diarrhoea
5 Latest Headlines on Travelers Diarrhea
What is Travelers Diarrhea?
- icyou: Travelers' Diarrhea
- Aetna InteliHealth: What is Traveler's Diarrhea?
- Merck Manuals: Traveler's Diarrhea (Turista)
What are the Symptoms of Travelers Diarrhea?
- Cleveland Clinic: Travelers Diarrhea Symptoms
- eMedTV: Diarrhea Symptoms
- Healthwise (via WebMD): What are The Symptoms of Traveler's Diarrhea?
What are the Causes and Complications of Travelers Diarrhea?
- MedicineNet: What Causes Travelers' diarrhea?
- WebMD (via eMedicineHealth): Diarrhea Causes
- National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (via CDC): Travelers’ Diarrhea Bacterial Enteric Pathogens
- Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology: Causes of Diarrhea
What are the Treatments and Medications for Travelers Diarrhea?
- eMedicineHealth (via WebMD): Diarrhea Treatment
- A.D.A.M (via The New York Times): Diarrhea Home Care
- ABC13: New Patch Could Stop Traveler's Diarrhea
What are the Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Travelers Diarrhea?
- altMD: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
- Dr. Weil (via YahooHealth): Avoid Montezuma's Revenge
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies For Diarrhea and Travelers Diarrhea
What are the Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Travelers Diarrhea?
- WrongDiagnosis: Prognosis of Traveler's diarrhea and Statistics about Traveler's diarrhea
How Do You Prevent Travelers Diarrhea?
- HealthDay (via MedlinePlus): Vaccine Skin Patch Prevents Travelers' Diarrhea
- NDDIC (via NIDDK - NIH): Preventing Traveler’s Diarrhea
- Harvard Health Publications (via HealthCentral): Traveler's Diarrhea Prevention & Treatment
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Travelers Diarrhea
- Daily Strength: Traveler's Diarrhea - Don't Let the Runs Ruin Your Vacation
- WebMD (via MedicineNet): Travel-Related Illness: Taking Revenge on Montezuma's Revenge
- ScienceDaily: Significant Efficacy Of Travelers' Diarrhea Vaccine Shown (June 17, 2008)
- Suite101: Travel Related Illness Basics - Prevent Typical Travel Illnesses
Foundations and Support Groups on Travelers Diarrhea
NIH (via International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inc): Diarrhea in Children and Adults
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Travelers Diarrhea
- AFP (via AAFP): Traveler's Diarrhea: What You Should Know and Traveler's Diarrhea (June 1, 2005)
- JAMA: Travelers Diarrhea Articles
- PubMed Central: Travelers Diarrhea Articles
- Google Scholar: Travelers Diarrhea Articles
Clinical Trials on Travelers Diarrhea
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials and Human Research Studies on Traveler's Diarrhea
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