| Regimen | Dosage (Adults) | Notes | |---------|----------------|-------| | Azithromycin | 500 mg PO once, then 250 mg daily x 2 days | First-line for dysentery or fever (esp. Asia due to fluoroquinolone resistance) | | Rifaximin | 200 mg TID x 3 days | Non-invasive ETEC; not for fever/blood | | Levofloxacin/Ciprofloxacin | 500 mg once daily x 3 days | Avoid in Campylobacter-endemic regions (resistance high) |
The term originated with Western travelers who found that their digestive systems, accustomed to different hygiene standards and bacterial flora, could not handle the microbial load common in the Indian subcontinent. delhi-belly
The phrase has moved beyond medicine and into the cultural mainstream: | Regimen | Dosage (Adults) | Notes |
Despite its catchy, almost jovial nickname, Delhi Belly is anything but funny. Medically known as , it is the most common travel-related illness, affecting an estimated 30% to 70% of travelers to developing nations depending on the season and destination. Medically known as , it is the most
A cold drink in the Indian heat is heavenly, but ice is almost always made from tap water. That refreshing soda or cocktail could be the source of your misery. The golden rule? "No ice, no vice."