How To Treat and Prevent Acute Traveller's Diarrhea on Ships?
Traveller's diarrhoea may be described as diarrhoea which develops while a person is abroad in or soon after return from a developing country. It affects around 20 - 50% of travellers to the tropical and semitropical area. The areas including Latin America, southern Asia, parts of the Caribbean, and Africa. It usually is self-limited, with a span of less than 1 week, and is undoubtedly the most common illness encountered by this group of travellers. In addition to the morbidity, traveller's diarrhoea claims a terrible financial toll from both the tourist and the host country in impeded business plans and lost revenue. Marine & offshore medical supplies on a ship play a vital role in avoiding the traveller's diarrhoea. Dietary Precautions Prevention starts with nutritional precautions. Travellers are explicitly advised to avoid the tap water; foods washed on water, ice, sauces and salsas, unpasteurized milk, uncooked seafood, and raw or poorly cooked meats...