Contributions

  • Ericsson, Charles D. - Contributor
  • DuPont, Herbert L., 1938- - Contributor
  • Steffen, Robert. - Contributor

Publication

2003 - BC Decker, Hamilton, Ont, Ontario

Language

English

Word Count

81,500 words, Guess

Page Count

326 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2004444765
  • LibraryThing8851445
  • Goodreads3174232

Classifications

  • DDC616.3/427
  • LCCRA783.5 .T677 2003

Description

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.

Subjects

Topics

TravelTravel.DiarrheaDiarrhea.TreatmentPreventionHealth aspects

Other Editions

  • Travelers' diarrheaBC Decker2003-01-01

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