Millions of travelers visit Delhi every year. Most get a mild rumbling. Some spend 48 hours hugging a toilet. Nearly all survive to laugh about it. With the right knowledge, you can be the one sipping masala chai while your less-prepared friend is running to the loo.
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"Best Butter Chicken in the city," Vikram declared, thumping his chest. "If you haven't eaten street food in Delhi, you haven't lived. Stop being such a South Delhi snob." Millions of travelers visit Delhi every year
The illness typically follows the ingestion of contaminated food or water. Common culprits identified by Travel Bug Health include: E. coli (most common), Salmonella , and Shigella . Viruses: Norovirus. Parasites: Giardia and Entamoeba histolytica . 3. Clinical Symptoms Nearly all survive to laugh about it
: Stick strictly to bottled or filtered water for drinking and dental hygiene. Avoid ice cubes, as they are often made from tap water.