Travelers Diarrhea Symptoms | Medical Algorithm

Is the patient a traveler visiting a new country or region?

Yes

Number of unformed stools in the past 24 hours

Number of days with change in bowel habits

Does the patient have any of the following?

• abdominal pain?

Yes

• nausea and/or vomiting?

Yes

• fever?

Yes

• bloating?

Yes

• malaise?

Yes

• tenesmus?

Yes

• bloody stools?

Yes

• mucus in the stools?

Yes

Volume of bowel movements

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Condition consistent with

Should the possibility of dysentery be considered?

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Diagnosis of Traveler's Diarrhea