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| | Tropical Diseases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) |
 | | For watery (non-bloody) diarrhea, fluid hydration is usually sufficient; for bloody diarrhea, need to start antibiotic or antiparacitic medicine in addition to prevention of dehydration. |
 | | Start antibiotic for travelers diarrhea as soon as possible. |
 | | Use easy-to-digest starches as starting foodssalted crackers, lightly salted oatmeal, rice cereal, lightly salted rice or noodle soups, etc. BRAT diet (banana, rice, apple sauce, and toast) is also good. |
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