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Traveler's Diarrhea

Traveler's diarrhea (TD) is the most common health problem a traveler encounters. It is almost always caused from ingesting certain organisms in contaminated food or water. Diarrhea can also be caused -- particularly in children -- by anxiety, stress, allergies, fatigue, and diet changes.

Symptoms and Course

Diarrhea frequently occurs within the first week of travel but may develop at any point, including after returning home. TD causes four or five loose or watery stools per da...

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