Archive for June 16th, 2009

16 Jun

International travel and vaccinations: Disease and Vaccine Information

Travelers’ Diarrhea
Travelers’ diarrhea occurs worldwide and is most prevalent in travelers visiting developing countries. It is characterized by the onset of watery diarrhea usually within one week of travel. The most common associated symptoms include abdominal cramping, sometimes followed by bloody stools and vomiting. Fever is unusual and is recorded in 1%—10% of cases. Incidence [...]

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