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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Traveler's diarrhea (in American English) (in British English), abbreviated to TD, is the most common illness affecting travelers. Traveler's diarrhea is defined as three or more unformed stools in 24 hours, commonly accompanied by abdominal cramps, nausea, and bloating.