Prolonged abdominal complaints in travellers
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- Definitions vary; duration over 2 weeks or over 2 months.
- If infectious, usually caused by intestinal parasites (protozoans in particular), more rarely bacteria or viruses
- Other than infectious causes must always also be kept in mind.
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