


Because of a high prevalence of STIs in the general population as well as the asymptomatic nature of some infections (e.g. It is important, however, that service members are routinely screened for sexually transmitted diseases. Although the research shows that STIs are still reported in the military, the epidemiological risk for contracting a sexually transmitted infection is much lower nowadays than it was in the past.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have always been a major health issue affecting military personnel in all types of services and in all armed forces around the world, especially during deployments and in operational settings.
