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Traveling in greece. had fever 102+, stomach cramps, diarrhea for 4-5 days. got better after 7-10 days. then ate heavy meal, and everything came back. fever 102+, cramps, explosive diarrhea. finished ab rifaximin. still have explosive diarrhea. next?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

The two primary causes of diarrhea while traveling are bacteria (which would have been susceptible to Rifaximin) or Giardia which requires a different mediction called metronidazole. Either one is caused by ingestion of fecal contaminants due to either food contamination during preparation or by eating with unwashed hands. See a Dr for a prescription. Wash hands frequently.

Answered 6/26/2023

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