Overall risk to travelers is low, but use of repellent recommended if traveling in NE Queensland or Northern Territories. Self limited viral disease transmitted by mosquitos. Symptoms are arthralgia, rash and fever. Overall risk to visitors is low, though personal protective measures are warranted if mosquito bites are occurring. Similar to Japanese B Encephalitis.
Prostitution exists in major cities.
The worldwide HIV epidemic has changed the emphasis on STD prevention. Rates are elevated in prostitutes. Risk is significant for sexual contacts. DAR required for all Hep B cases. Ulcerative STD's may increase HIV transmission.