Evidence of pathogens associated with travelers' diarrhea in Thailand: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thailand, a major tourist destination, exhibits variations in sanitation and food safety practices that can lead to cases of travelers' diarrhea (TD) caused by a plethora of pathogens. This systematic review synthesizes data on the pathogens associated with TD in Thailand, providing valuable insights into pathogen diversity and distribution, traveler profiles, and geographical regions of concern.

Methods

This systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022346014). A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Scopus, MEDLINE, and Journals@Ovid databases. The search included terms related to "diarrhea," "travelers," and "Thailand," without restrictions on publication date. Eligible studies focused on travelers

SUBMITTER: Mala W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12036122 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature