travelers' diarrhea

noun

persistent and often severe diarrhea experienced by a traveler whose digestive system is unaccustomed to the bacteria in local food and water.

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Traveling to Western Europe may not require special medicine, but common prescriptions for travel in tropical areas or developing nations may address travelers’ diarrhea and malaria, Volynsky said.

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“Travelers’ diarrhea is a serious problem in children traveling to high-risk areas.

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Pedersen’s group found that some probiotics work for irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis and travelers’ diarrhea.

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Travelers' diarrhea, which is similar to food poisoning, could really cramp a competitor's style.

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If you know you’ll be traveling abroad, make sure you understand your risks for travelers' diarrhea and plan ahead.

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