ฉันรักแปลAbstract
Background Between 1995 and 1997, stool samples of 322 Austrian tourists returning from abroad with diarrhea were examined for bacteria, parasites and viruses.
Methods Epidemiologic data were collected from information furnished by physicians and hospitals and from questionnaires. Moreover, testing expenses and additional cost for treated cases were evaluated.
Results In 97 of 322 patients examined (30%), one or more pathogens were detected in the stool. Bacteria were found in 38 patients (39%), parasites in 33 patients (34%) and viruses in 26 patients (27%). In 6 patients, mixed infections with parasites and viruses were detected and in 5 patients with bacteria and viruses. Among bacteria, Campylobacter jejuni was most frequent; among parasitic infections, Giardia lamblia. Significant correlations were established between the country of destination, age, travel style and length of stay. Forty-four percent of all patients visited Asia (includingTurkey), 27% Africa, 18% Latin America, and only 10% southern Europe. The group between 20 and 29 years of age was most frequently affected (p