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The most common causes of traveler s diarrhea are infections due to coliform bacteria and viruses. Most such infections are self-limiting, and fluid and electrolyte replacement is usually adequate treatment. Antibiotics (eg, doxycycline. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) are useful prophylactic agents against such organisms but are ineffective in gastrointestinal infections due to viruses and only minimally effective against intestinal protozoans. [Pg.446]

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See also in sourсe #XX -- [ Pg.27 , Pg.426 ]

See also in sourсe #XX -- [ Pg.27 , Pg.426 ]