Traveler's diarrhea classification

Traveler's diarrhea Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Traveler's Diarrhea from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Traveler's diarrhea classification On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Traveler's diarrhea classification All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Traveler's diarrhea classification
CDC on Traveler's diarrhea classification
Traveler's diarrhea classification in the news
Blogs on Traveler's diarrhea classification
Directions to Hospitals Treating Traveler's diarrhea
Risk calculators and risk factors for Traveler's diarrhea classification

Overview

Traveler's diarrhea may be classified according to the agent responsible the disease into either bacterial, viral, or protozoal traveler's diarrhea.

Classification

Traveler's diarrhea may be classified according to the agent responsible the disease:

• Bacterial (80% of cases, usually E. coli)
• Viral
• Protozoal