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Traveller's Diarrhoea Management — SCE Infectious Diseases MCQ

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A 45-year-old man returns from India with 3 days of watery diarrhoea. He is well with no fever. What management is most appropriate?

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Correct answer: E — Oral rehydration and symptomatic management — most traveller's diarrhoea is self-limiting

Most traveller's diarrhoea resolves within 3–5 days with supportive care. Antibiotics reserved for dysentery, severe/prolonged illness, or immunocompromised patients.

Reference: UKHSA 2024 – Travellers' diarrhoea; NaTHNaC 2024