Traveler's diarrhea
Traveler's Diarrhea
Traveler's diarrhea (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Traveler's diarrhea
- Wikipedia's article - Traveler's diarrhea
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) is a digestive tract disorder that commonly causes loose stools and abdominal cramps. It's caused by consuming contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.
Etymology
The term "Traveler's diarrhea" is derived from the fact that the condition is often contracted by travelers who go to areas with poor sanitation. The term is often abbreviated as "TD".
Causes
Traveler's diarrhea is usually caused by ingestion of E. coli (Escherichia coli), but can also be caused by other bacteria, parasites, and viruses. The most common cause is eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces.
Symptoms
Symptoms of traveler's diarrhea may include:
Prevention
Prevention methods for traveler's diarrhea include:
- Drinking only bottled or disinfected water
- Avoiding raw fruits and vegetables unless they can be peeled
- Avoiding street food
- Washing hands frequently with soap and water
Treatment
Treatment for traveler's diarrhea usually involves rehydration and rest. In some cases, antibiotics may be prescribed. Over-the-counter medications such as loperamide (Imodium) can also help reduce the severity of symptoms.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Traveler's diarrhea
- Wikipedia's article - Traveler's diarrhea
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski