Traveler's diarrhea is the universal affliction. It affects nearly everyone traveling in developing world areas. There are steps you can take to prevent it, but don't be surprised if you come down with a case of the runs despite efforts to eat and drink carefully. Thankfully, most cases of traveler's diarrhea are short-lived and they [...]
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While traveling Northern Mali in the fall of 2010, I came down with a horrific case of amoebic dysentery. When the symptoms began, I assumed I had traveler's diarrhea, which would last a day or two - uncomfortable and inconvenient, but nothing serious. When I started shitting blood, I realized something more sinister was at [...]
