Travellers are important in the spread of diseases including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Syphilis was introduced to Europe by Iberian sailors, and the spread of STDs and measles in the Pacific Islands was due to Cook's sailors. Elsewhere, STDs spread by traders and military expeditions. A
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