We supply medication to help manage and treat bacterial causes of traveller’s diarrhoea.
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The organisms that cause tavellers' diarrhoea are found worldwide, but transmission is more likely in countries with lower food hygiene standards, inadequate sanitation facilities and limited access to clean water. It is one of the most common health issues experienced by travellers, as anyone who is not preparing their own food and drink while travelling is at risk. Risk is highest for people travelling to Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and most parts of Asia.
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It is caused by consuming food and water, contaminated by germs (microbes) including bacteria, viruses and parasites. Swimming in the sea, freshwater rivers and lakes may also be a source of water-borne infection. Infection may also occur in swimming pools, hot tubs and spas if treatment and disinfection of the water is inadequate.
Preventing traveller's diarrhoea depends on good hand hygiene, food hygiene and water cleanliness. We can offer medication to take with you that would offer relief in case you do
