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Traveler's Diarrhea

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Traveler's Diarrhea

A person with traveler's diarrhea has an infection of the intestines, usually caused by the consumption of contaminated drinking water or food. The infection is commonly caused by bacteria, but can also be caused by viruses.

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Abdominal pain
Bacterial gastroenteritis
Campylobacter enteritis
Diarrhea
Food poisoning
Salmonella infection
Shigella infection
Viral gastroenteritis
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Last Updated: Mar 17, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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