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How can you prevent yourself from getting the runs when traveling?
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Where?: If you are going to a semi primitive area then you are probably referring to amoebic dissentery. If yes, only drink bottled water, coke . If you are just traveling, then lay off the caffeine, drink adequate water.
Answered 10/15/2012
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