8 Common Travel Illnesses

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Traveler’s Diarrhea

Symptoms include watery stools, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and fever. To prevent this, drink only from sealed bottles, avoid tap water and open drinks, and eat cooked foods only.

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Respiratory Tract Infections

This is mainly caused by viruses or bacteria. Strengthen your immune system with fruits and vegetables, limit exposure to air conditioning, wear masks, and avoid crowded places.

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Cystitis (Bladder Infection)

Symptoms include frequent urination and pain while urinating. Prevent by urinating when needed, drinking enough water, and ensuring you empty your bladder completely.

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Typhoid Fever

Symptoms consist of fever, abdominal pain, headache, and diarrhea. Protect yourself by consuming properly cooked foods, drinking from sealed bottles, and considering the typhoid vaccine before travel.

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Malaria

Signs include fever, chills, and muscle pain. Use mosquito repellent, wear covered clothes, and consider malaria pills in high-risk areas to prevent infection.

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Dengue Fever

Symptoms involve fever, headache, and muscle pain. Take proper precautions from mosquito bites and consider the dengue vaccine.

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Chikungunya

Symptoms include fever, joint pain, and fatigue. Practice daytime mosquito precautions, and you can also consider the vaccine.

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