About this book

Describes the most-hated disease-bearing bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens, as well as host factors and susceptibility, and the clinical features and syndromes associated with travelers' diarrhea. It features entire sections on prevention, treatment (including self-treatment abroad) and special hosts and populations-immune compromised, children, the elderly, pregnant women, military personnel, and expatriates. This book also forecasts what the fututre holds in the way of environmental control and prevention.