Rifaximin Treatment of Pathogen‐Negative Travelers’ Diarrhea: Table 1

The role of rifaximin in the treatment and chemoprophylaxis of travelers’ diarrhea

Travelers' diarrhea is a common illness among international travelers from developed to developing countries. Travelers' diarrhea is caused by ingestion of contaminated food and water. Bacteria are the primary cause of travelers' diarrhea. In most surveys, the most common diarrheal pathogen identified is enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli. There are several antimicrobial agents available for the ...

Effectiveness of rifaximin and fluoroquinolones in preventing travelers’ diarrhea (TD): a systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND Recent developments related to a safe and effective nonabsorbable antibiotic, rifaximin, and identification of postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome as a frequent sequela call for a need to reconsider the value of primary prevention of traveler's diarrhea (TD) with antibiotics. METHODS Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind studies evaluating the effectiveness and safety of...

Persistent diarrhea in travelers.

Most patients with traveler's diarrhea can be efficiently treated with available pharmacological agents. A more difficult problem is the persistent diarrhea (lasting > or = 14 days) that occurs in approximately 3% of travelers who have acute diarrhea. In the initial evaluation of these patients, ideally three stool samples should be obtained for examination for pathogens. If an agent is not ide...

Clinical treatment of nondysentery travelers' diarrhea during deployment.

Update on Travelers ’ Diarrhea : Practical Strategies for Prevention and Treatment

13 INTRODUCTION In an age of increasing globalization and ease of travel, physicians can expect to encounter growing numbers of patients who have contracted travelers’ diarrhea (TD) and others who seek medical advice and prophylactic treatment before setting out. With proper education about prudent dietary and hygiene practices, patients can reduce their risk of contracting TD. In addition, wit...