travelers' diarrhea

noun

1. persistent and often severe diarrhea experienced by a traveler whose digestive system is unaccustomed to the bacteria in local food and water.

Example Sentences

Traveling to Western Europe may not require special medicine, but common prescriptions for travel in tropical areas or developing nations may address travelers’ diarrhea and malaria, Volynsky said.

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“Travelers’ diarrhea is a serious problem in children traveling to high-risk areas.

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Pedersen’s group found that some probiotics work for irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis and travelers’ diarrhea.

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Travelers' diarrhea, which is similar to food poisoning, could really cramp a competitor's style.

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If you know you’ll be traveling abroad, make sure you understand your risks for travelers' diarrhea and plan ahead. 

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