This article discusses the latest evidence on the incidence and prevalence of Traveller’s Diarrhoea, and how it is best prevented, assessed and treated.

Written by Dr Bernard Hudson, MBBS (Hons) DTPH FACTM FAFPHM FRACP FRCPA

Dr Bernard Hudson is a Senior Staff Specialist with the Department of Microbiology & Infectious Diseases at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney and the Medical Director of Travel Health Advisor formerly known in Australia and New Zealand as MASTA. He is also a Senior Lecturer in Infectious Diseases at Sydney University and a Clinical Associate Professor at James Cook University in North Queensland.