Sexual health for travellers.
BACKGROUND
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are prevalent worldwide, yet a high proportion of international travellers engage in unprotected sex while overseas and may be at risk.


OBJECTIVE
This article discusses some of the STIs that may be acquired abroad, and suggests key points of pretravel advice for the general practitioner to give the traveller before departure.


CONCLUSIONS
Many travellers will visit their GP for pretravel vaccinations and advice. This presents an ideal opportunity for pretravel sexual health education and discussion on the risks and prevention of HIV and other STIs.
Hamlyn
Elizabeth
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Department of Sexual Health, Royal North Shore and Manly Hospitals, Sydney, New South Wales. ehamlyn@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
Dayan
Linda
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D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000517:prevention & control; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013587:Syphilis / Q000517:prevention & control; D014195:Travel; D014247:Trichomonas Vaginitis / Q000517:prevention & control