Norfloxacin for the Prophylaxis of Travelers' Diarrhea in U.S. Military Personnel

Abstract

Acute diarrhea is a concern for travelers to developing countries. Although a diarrheal illness rarely produces mortality in healthy populations, it can impair an individual's ability to function. Attack rates vary, but reports of up to 40% are not uncommon. Numerous strategies involving dietary discretion, bismuth subsalicylate prophylaxis, and antibiotic prophylaxis have been tried to prevent acute diarrhea. Keywords: Travelers' diarrhea; Fluoroquinolone; Prophylaxis; Human volunteers; Human drug trial; Enterotoxigenic.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA222976

Entities

People

  • Daniel A. Scott
  • Kenneth C. Hyams
  • Richard L. Haberberger
  • Scott A. Thornton

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Army Personnel
  • Bacteria
  • Biomedical Research
  • Diarrhea
  • Infection
  • Marine Corps
  • Marine Corps Personnel
  • Meals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • New York
  • Pain
  • Pathogenic Bacteria
  • Side Effects
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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