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Is Traveler's Diarrhea a Significant Risk Factor for the Development of Irritable Bowel Syndrome? A Prospective Study

E Stermer, Anat Lubezky, Israel Potasman, Eran Paster, Alexandra Lavy

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A total of 564 travelers were enrolled in a study aimed at investigating the influence of traveler's diarrhea in the development of irritable bowel syndrome. At 6-7 months after repatriation, we found that an episode of traveler's diarrhea was associated with a quintuple risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome.

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A total of 564 travelers were enrolled in a study aimed at investigating the influence of traveler's diarrhea in the development of irritable bowel syndrome. At 6-7 months after repatriation, we found that an episode of traveler's diarrhea was associated with a quintuple risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome.

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A total of 564 travelers were enrolled in a study aimed at investigating the influence of traveler's diarrhea in the development of irritable bowel syndrome. At 6-7 months after repatriation, we found that an episode of traveler's diarrhea was associated with a quintuple risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome.

Key concepts: Irritable bowel syndrome, Medicine, Diarrhea, Traveler's diarrhea, Risk factor, Prospective cohort study, Internal medicine, Gastroenterology

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