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Risk factors for development of traveler's diarrhea are travel to developing countries, young adults, [[immunosuppressed]] persons, persons with inflammatory | |||
bowel disease or [[diabetes]] and persons taking H-2 blockers or [[antacid]]s. | bowel disease or [[diabetes]] and persons taking H-2 blockers or [[antacid]]s. | ||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
* The most important determinant of risk is the traveler's destination. The primary source of infection is ingestion of [[fecal]]ly contaminated food or water. High-risk destinations are the developing countries of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. A worldwide rating of drinking water safety is kept at [http://www.safewateronline.com Safe Water for International Travelers]. | * The most important determinant of risk is the traveler's destination. The primary source of infection is ingestion of [[fecal]]ly contaminated food or water. High-risk destinations are the developing countries of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. A worldwide rating of drinking water safety is kept at [http://www.safewateronline.com Safe Water for International Travelers]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Risk factors for development of traveler's diarrhea are travel to developing countries, young adults, immunosuppressed persons, persons with inflammatory bowel disease or diabetes and persons taking H-2 blockers or antacids.
Risk Factors
- The most important determinant of risk is the traveler's destination. The primary source of infection is ingestion of fecally contaminated food or water. High-risk destinations are the developing countries of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. A worldwide rating of drinking water safety is kept at Safe Water for International Travelers.
- People at particular high-risk include
- Young adults
- Immunosuppressed persons
- Persons with inflammatory bowel disease or diabetes
- Persons taking H-2 blockers or antacids.