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In general terms,
the causes of travelers’ diarrhea are bacterial (up to 50% or more), viral,
parasitic and occasionally biological toxins or even fungal agents. By far,
the most common etiological agent identified in travelers’ diarrhea is
enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), which has been found to be
responsible for 40-75% of cases.
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