How to treated travelers’ diarrhea?
Although prophylactic antibiotics are effective in preventing travelers’ diarrhea, they generally are not recommended. The side effects of antibiotics, including photosensitivity and diarrhea can be major problems. Antibiotic prophylaxis can be considered in individuals with underlying medical diseases in whom diarrhea is more likely to occur or who may be profoundly affected by the diarrhea. This group includes people with previous stomach surgery, active inflammatory bowel disease, underlying immunodeficiency conditions, and other serious medical disorders. In these situations drugs of the quinolone class ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin have been shown to be effective. When treating afflicted individuals, drugs that alleviate symptoms as well as antibiotics play a role. With moderate symptoms, the addition of Pepto-Bismol alone may suffice. Alternatively, anti-diarrheal agents such as diphenoxylate and atropine or loperamide can be given. With severe disease, characterized by frequent di
