Abstract
Travelers’ diarrhea (TD) is a very frequent syndrome affecting mainly visitors to developing countries. TD usually is mild and even without therapy limited to a few days, but critical conditions may occur mainly in pediatric and geriatric patients. Incapacitation while abroad, and irritable bowel syndrome as sequelae are of concern. TD is associated with fecal contamination of food and beverages; enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli are the most frequently detected pathogens. Although the available preventive options are often not practical, a travel-kit for self-treatment abroad is often recommended. Antibiotics or antimotility agents are the medications of choice for most TD cases.
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