Delhi-belly

The most common culprit is a type of bacteria called . Other frequent bacterial causes include Campylobacter , Salmonella , and Shigella . In less common cases, viruses like norovirus or parasites such as Giardia can be the cause, which may lead to more persistent symptoms.

They sat on wobbly plastic stools. The air was thick with the roar of motorbikes and the sizzle of the tawa . Vikram ordered with the bravado of a king. "Bhaiya, ek full plate Butter Chicken, extra masala, extra gravy. And two laccha parathas, charred." delhi-belly

Raw fruits and vegetables washed in local water, or salads. The most common culprit is a type of bacteria called

I thought I was being careful—bottled water, avoiding street food (hardest thing ever, by the way), even brushing my teeth with filtered water. But somewhere between the butter chicken and that chai from the train station vendor, a tiny local microbe invited itself in for a party. They sat on wobbly plastic stools

: Being well-rested can help your immune system fight off minor exposures. Treatment and Recovery

Use hand sanitizer frequently, especially before eating.

The term is simply a rhyming phrase, likely coined by travelers to describe gastrointestinal distress experienced while visiting Delhi, the capital city of India.