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Risk factors for development of traveller's diarrhoea

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risk for travellers

There are several determinants of risk for acquiring travellers diarrhoea:

  • destination
    • reported attack rates varies
      • in high risk areas - between 20 and 75%
      • in intermediate risk areas - between - 8% to 20%
      • low risk areas - <7%

  • season of travel
    • cases of TD are increased during the summer months and in rainy seasons

  • diet
    • high-risk foods - uncooked vegetables and unpeeled fresh fruit, raw or undercooked meat or seafood (particularly shellfish), and salads
    • high risk liquids - ice, tap water, and unpasteurized milk

  • type of travel
    • 'adventure' travel, hiking or camping trips are at increased risk

  • age
    • common seen in small children and young adults aged 21 to 29 years

  • individuals with achlorhydria

  • host genetic factors
    • e.g. - Individuals with type O blood are more susceptible to severe cholera (1,2)

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