I clearly remember talking to a local in Guatemala who had gone to the USA for several years for school. When he arrived there he had stomach issues, but eventually it cleared up. On his return home to Guatemala years later, he ate his mothers food and had serious tourista! After much trying to get used to it he gave up and only drank bottled water and was generally careful, just like a tourist would.
His theory was that your stomach can eventually get used to the local flora and fauna, but it just took too long for him.
So I think "we" should just be very careful as noted by several above posts - we're NOT going to get used to the local bacteria as we travel through relatively quickly.
I'm personally very sensitive "Grant's sick again" is a common phrase, it's just part of the game for me. Fortunately for me Susan has a better stomach, but she has been REALLY ill a few times.
One TIP: When you get really sick, head for a GOOD hotel - time to splurge on someplace nice, with room service, good bathroom, and they'll check on on you and call a doctor if needed. And your bike etc is safe. I've been in dumps sick, and good hotels sick - it's a no-brainer which is better when you're heading for the toilet and you're undecided which end to put on it.
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