Traveller's Diarrhea (TD)

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1. Which of the following bacteria is the most likely causative agent for travelers diarrhea in Southeast Asia? 

a) ETEC

b) Campylobacter

c) Vibrio cholerae

d) Norovirus

2. The most common viruses causing travelers diarrhea include: 

a) Giardia, entamoeba, vibrio cholerae

b) Shigella, salmonella, rotavirus

c) Norovirus, rotavirus, enteric adenovirus

d) Rotavirus, ETEC, shigella

3. Which of the following is true with regards to dysentery?

a) It refers to the passage of bloody stool

b) It includes diarrhea that is incapacitating 

c) It is always considered severe

d) All of the above 

4. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for TD?

a) Urban city centers

b) History of TD

c) Diabetes

d) Elite athletes

5. All of the following may be used for prevention of TD EXCEPT

a) Dukoral vaccine

b) loperamide

c) bismuth subsalicylate

d) Rifaximin