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Traveler's diarrhea classification

Overview

Overview

Traveler’s diarrhea may be classified according to the agent responsible the disease into either bacterial, viral, or protozoal traveler’s diarrhea.

Classification

Classification

Traveler’s diarrhea may be classified according to the agent responsible the disease:

  • Bacterial (80% of cases, usually E. coli)
  • Viral
  • Protozoal
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References

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