Title of article
A Closer Look to the Most Frequent Travelers’ Disease: A Systematic update on Travelers’ Diarrhea
Author/Authors
Izadi, Morteza Health Research Center - Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Sadepur, Afshin Health Research Center - Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Pages
5
From page
95
To page
99
Abstract
The present study, wants to highlight and review the most prevalent disease amongst travelers. In the current review, an updated review regarding
epidemiology, involved pathogens, and a brief review of current evidence-based guidelines for prevention and treatment of this disease are provided.
A distinguishing feature of the current review is the discussion of the impacts of irritable bowel syndrome, as one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal
diseases, on travelers’ diarrhea pattern. Moreover, evidence-based data was the primary source for all parts of the current study. A recent review
of GeoSentinel Surveillance Network database, with a very large sample size was the basis for epidemiologic appraisals.
Keywords
Traveler’s Diarrhea , Review , Epidemiology , Evidence-Based , Management
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2014
Record number
2441550
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