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| Travelers' diarrhea is a clinical syndrome that
affects about 50 percent of people who travel throughout the
developing world. It comes from eating contaminated food or
drinking contaminated water. Travelers' diarrhea usually is
caused by bacteria, but also can be caused by viruses or parasites.
One of the most serious complications of travelers' diarrhea
is dehydration, which in rare instances can turn into a life-threatening
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In general, travelers at risk for diarrhea commonly come
from industrialized nations who travel to high-risk areas such
as Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Men and
women are at equal risk for developing travelers' diarrhea,
with young people being the most commonly affected.
Travelers' diarrhea is most commonly treated with medications that provide
- Quick but temporary relief by reducing muscle spasms in
the gastrointestinal tract (Imodium)
- A reduction in the frequency of bouts of diarrhea (Pepto-Bismol)
- Medication that kills or inactivates bacteria in the body
(antibiotics)
The TREK program is testing an investigational
vaccine to determine if it prevents or lessens
the symptoms of travelers' diarrhea from developing.
The investigational vaccine is given via a patch
on the skin.
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