Horrible bug guilty of causing diarrhoea, vomiting and severe dehydration in people travelling to South and Middle America, Africa and Asia. Beware of infected food and water.
Between 30% and 70% of all travellers suffer from diarrhea on their trip.1 Approximately 20% of infected people are confined to bed for 1-2 days, whereby around 40% have to change their travel plans.2
Mostly from food or water that has been contaminated with faeces containing the bacteria which cause thisdiseases.5,6,7
Cholera is common in Central and Middle America, Africa, Asia, Haiti and the Dominican Republic (see map).3
Watery diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.5.6 Although most of the infections are mild or asympthomatic, severe cases of cholera can lead to death within hours if left untreated. Stomach cramps are also common in cases of cholera.6