Does anyone have thoughts on what the major causes are for the stomach issues that are frequently reported on Africa trips? Don't eat uncooked vegetables or fruits, don't drink the water, don't even open your mouth in the shower, don't drink anything with ice. Those of you who have been recently- do you have any other thoughts abt things travelers might be doing that sets themselves up to get it? Unfortunately, one of us has suffered with bacterial problems even at home. Our travel doctor gave us antibiotics to carry with us, just in case it were to become severe.