The most common type of S-T-I in Australia is chlamydia, which mostly affects young people.
Three-quarters of chlamydia cases remain undiagnosed as often people show no symptoms.
Adele Murdolo runs the Multicultural Centre for Womens Health led by and for women from immigrant and refugee backgrounds.
She says international students are at a higher risk of contracting S-T-Is.
Hepatitis B is another disease which affects people born overseas.
Its commonly infected via unprotected sex or intravenous drug injection.
Dr Bateson recommends annual screenings for anyone who is sexually active or has recently had unprotected sex with a new partner.
She says its important to remember that sometimes S-T-Is dont show any symptoms.
If you think you may have a sexually transmitted infection, visit your GP, local family planning clinic or sexual health centre.
For more information, visit the Healthdirect website.
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