Care of sexually transmitted infections in the Nordic countries

This article presents an overview of the epidemiology and control of sexual ly transmitted infections (STIs) in the Nordic countries. These countries h ave succeeded in controlling gonorrhoea and syphilis, and the incidence of HIV infection is low. However, during the last few years the incidence of a ll STIs has increased, although from very low levels. Genital chlamydial in fection is still prevalent, and is also increasing. Dermatovenereologists a re responsible for the specialized care of STIs, but family doctors and gyn aecologists are responsible for the management of a great portion of STIs.