Which of the following is most commonly responsible for traveler’s diarrhea?
Correct Answer: E.coli
Description: Traveler's Diarrhea is defined as three or more unformed stools in 24 hours passed by a traveler, commonly accompanied by abdominal cramps, nausea, and bloating. Its diagnosis does not imply a specific organism, but enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli is the most commonly isolated pathogen. Most cases are self-limited. Rotavirus causes watery diarrhea.
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