Traveler's diarrhea
Prophylactic- not recommended
A single dose of oral Quinilone at onset
Antibiotics are warranted to treat diarrhea in those who develop moderate to severe diarrhea as characterized by more than four unformed stools daily, fever, blood, pus, or mucus in the stool.
Some travelers desire antibiotic treatment for milder disease if the illness is a large burden on a business trip or vacation
Travelers may be given a prescription for antibiotics that can be taken if diarrhea develops rather than as prophylaxis
Clostridium difficile
Metronidazole
Oral Vancomycin