Traveler's Diarrhea and Beyond: Etiology and Prevention
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Traveler's Diarrhea and Beyond: Etiology and Prevention

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Which antibiotic can be used to reduce fluid requirements and duration of illness in cholera?

  • Doxycycline (correct)
  • Amoxicillin
  • Metronidazole
  • Ciprofloxacin

    • What is the incubation period for cholera?

  • 1-3 weeks
  • 1-3 days
  • 2-5 days (correct)
  • 1-2 weeks

    • What pathogen causes eosinophilic meningitis after travel to Hawaii?

  • Mycobacterium marinum
  • Salmonella typhi
  • Vibrio cholera
  • Angiostrongylus cantonensis (correct)

    • What is the recommended treatment for Listeria monocytogenes infection?

    <p>High dose IV ampicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is NOT recommended for use in the treatment of cholera?

    <p>Amoxicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary route of transmission for Vibrio cholera?

    <p>Water or food contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vaccine is Dukoral for cholera and Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)?

    <p>Oral inactivated whole-cell B subunit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protective efficacy of Shanchol, an oral inactivated bivalent whole cell cholera vaccine?

    <p>~65-67%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is specifically mentioned as not to be taken 60 minutes before and after Vaxchora (oral live attenuated cholera vaccine)?

    <p>(Chloroquine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Rice water stools" are a characteristic symptom of which infectious disease?

    <p>Cholera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional definition of Travelers Diarrhea?

    <p>Three or more unformed stools in a 24 hour period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microbial agent causes the highest percentage of Travelers’ Diarrhea?

    <p>Enteroaggregative E. coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which time period was self-treatment with Quinolones, macrolides, and rifamycins popular for Travelers Diarrhea?

    <p>1990s - 2000s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diarrhea is defined as tolerable, not distressing, and does not interfere with planned activities?

    <p>Mild</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial agent is NOT a common cause of Travelers’ Diarrhea?

    <p>Clostridium difficile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Expert Panel convened in 2018 aim to establish?

    <p>New guidelines for antibiotic usage in Travelers’ Diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the standard prophylaxis for Travelers' Diarrhea from the 1970s to 1985?

    <p>( Bactrim, doxycycline )</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the 'new' approach in 2018 for treating Travelers’ Diarrhea?

    <p>Expert panel convened for establishing new guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial agent causes a high percentage of Travelers’ Diarrhea?

    <p>Campylobacter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective preventive measure against travelers' diarrhea?

    <p>Boiled, filtered, bottled water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT recommended for the prevention of travelers' diarrhea?

    <p>60% alcohol hand sanitizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of giardiasis as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Diarrhea with foul-smelling, greasy stools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathogen can be transmitted via fecal-oral route and causes symptoms such as anorexia, fatigue, weight loss, and foul-smelling stools?

    <p>Giardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which traditional method is used for the detection of enteric pathogens?

    <p>Stool culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is caused by gram-negative bacteria and can lead to bullous cellulitis after saltwater exposure?

    <p>Vibrio vulnificus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main preventive measure suggested to avoid leptospirosis?

    <p>Covering abrasions and cuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for Leptospirosis?

    <p>Doxycycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first-line antibiotic recommended for severe travelers' diarrhea?

    <p>Azithromycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT recommended for the prevention of travelers' diarrhea?

    <p>Unpasteurized milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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