It is typically caused by the consumption of contaminated food or water, predominantly by bacteria. Prevention strategies include careful selection of food and beverages. Prophylactic antibiotics are not recommended for most travelers. Management is self-diagnosis while still travelling, followed by hydration, medicine for symptom relief, and antibiotics therapy which is generally reserved for moderate to severe infections. In healthy patients, resolution is typically within 3 to 5 days even without antibiotic treatment.