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Preparing for overseas travel: Objectives Recommend proper immunizations according to travel destinations Describe principles of malaria prevention and recommended prophylactic medications . Describe prevention and treatment of traveler’s diarrhea Describe major non-infectious risks for travelers, including high altitude exposures…
Traveler’s Diarrhea What causes Traveler’s diarrhea? Traveler’s diarrhea (TD) is caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Incidence rates of this disease are equal for males and females. In short-term travelers, bouts of TD do not…