The Most Common Cause of Traveler's Diarrhea Is

Question

The most common cause of traveler's diarrhea is
A)Shigella spp.
B)Salmonella enterica.
C)Giardia lamblia.
D)Escherichia coli.
E)Campylobacter jejuni.

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Escherichia coli (E. coli) is the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea, accounting for 80-85% of cases.