Travellers’ diarrhoea

Following advice on food and water hygiene is sensible, but travellers should always be prepared to manage the symptoms of TD during their travels Read more

Sexually transmitted infections

New sexual partnerships and unprotected intercourse is relatively common amongst travellers. Read about some of the risks to consider Read more

Meningococcal disease

Meningococcal disease is a rare, but potentially devastating infection in travellers caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis Read more

Typhoid and paratyphoid

Typhoid and paratyphoid (also known as enteric fevers) are infections acquired by the ingestion of food or water contaminated by Salmonella Typhi and Read more

Japanese encephalitis

JE is transmitted to humans in predominantly rural parts of Asia and the Pacific Rim where rice cultivation and pig farming are common Read more