Diagnosis and management of acute enteropathogens in returning travelers. (October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ross, Allen G.; Khanam, Farhana; Islam, Md. Taufiqul; Chowdhury, Fahima; Sleigh, Adrian C.
• Is Part Of: International journal of infectious diseases. Volume 123(2022)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 40
• Publication Date: 2022-10
• Subjects: Enteropathogens -- Acute -- Travelers -- Diagnosis -- Management; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2022.08.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1201-9712

Abstract

Highlights: Acute enteropathogens are a common cause of gastrointestinal illness in travelers Initial clinical assessment is critical in determining the severity of disease Diagnosis typically comprises culture, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, or polymerase chain reaction Management depends on the severity of dehydration and the infectious organism Vaccines are available for only some of the acute enteropathogens