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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 by ingesting certain organisms in contaminated food or water. Diarrhea can also be caused -- particularly in children -- by anxiety, stress, allergies, fatigue, and dietary changes.
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Diarrhea frequently occurs within the first week of travel, but may develop at any point, even after returning home. Traveler's diarrhea causes four or five loose or...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Traveling with Health Problems or While PregnantDiabetesPeople with diabetes who do not require insulin injections do very well during international... Read more »
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Travel PrecautionsVector-borne diseases are infections transmitted by insects and animals that harbor parasites, viruses, or bacteria. Common... Read more »
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General Health PrecautionsMore than 50 million people from industrialized nations travel to developing countries each year. Such trips can pose... Read more »
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Other Infectious DiseasesAn estimated 15 - 45% of short-term travelers experience a health problem associated with their trip. This percentage is... Read more »
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