Persistent diarrhea in the returned traveler
de Saussure, P.; Hadengue, A.
Revue Medicale Suisse 2(65): 1235-1236; 1238-1239
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1660-9379 PMID: 16767877 Document Number: 603155
Persistent diarrhea in a returned traveler is a frequent presenting complaint and may result from three etiologic groups: persistant infections, non-infectious post-gastroenteritis processes (in particular postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome) and appearance of an unrelated cause of chronic diarrhea. This article reviews the most frequent diseases involved and provides management guidelines for primary care physicians.