Persistent abdominal symptoms: a persistently neglected topic in travel medicine

Persistent abdominal symptoms are a common complaint in returning travellers; yet, there is very sparse evidence to support the causes and potential aetiologies. New molecular stool-testing techniques and accurate clinical studies may shed light on this gap in our knowledge, paving ways for more successful management of this common and difficult problem.

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Persistent abdominal symptoms in returning travellers are a common complaint, but there is limited evidence to support the causes and potential aetiologies. New molecular stool-testing techniques and accurate clinical studies may fill this gap in knowledge, leading to more successful management of this common and challenging problem.