ABSTRACT
Traveller’s diarrhoea is defined as acute diarrhoea occurring after crossing national boundaries. There should be a careful assessment of the current medical status of all cases to identify coexisting disease that may
exacerbate the illness. The potential for significant fluid loss must be recognized. Fluid replacement should initially be with oral rehydration solutions. Antidiarrhoeal medications are generally of little value and should be specifically avoided in cases of dysenteric illness.
