Travellers' Diarrhoea

Travellers' diarrhoea" is a general term that is used to describe the passing of watery stools, 3 or more times a day, during or shortly after travelling. Diarrhoea is a symptom of infection in the gastrointestinal system by an infectious organism.

This short course will provide you with a brief overview of traveller's diarrhoea and is suitable for any non-specialist healthcare professional that deals with patients that suffer from this type of diarrhoea.

CPD learning time: 1hr.

Learning outcomes

• Understand what travellers' diarrhoea is and what causes it.
• Describe which areas of the world travellers are more at risk of developing travellers' diarrhoea.
• Describe the symptoms of travellers’ diarrhoea.
• Awareness of the measures that travellers can take to reduce their risk.
• Describe the treatment options available for travellers' diarrhoea.

To purchase this course

This course costs £20. Click on 'book now' to purchase

On-site training available

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