Travel Medicine

Traveler’s Diarrhea: A Practical Guide for Travelers and Families

Understanding Traveler’s Diarrhea – Why It’s So Common What it is: Traveler’s diarrhea is an intestinal infection that causes sudden bouts of loose diarrhea in people traveling abroad. It’s typically defined as having 3 or more unformed, watery stools in a 24-hour period, often accompanied by cramps, nausea, or bloating. This illness is the most

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Protecting Yourself from Meningitis While Traveling

Meningococcal Meningitis: What It Is and Why It’s Serious Meningococcal meningitis is a serious bacterial infection of the meninges – the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord – caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. It can lead to severe complications like brain damage or hearing loss, and can be life-threatening if not treated

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