Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Written by experts in the field
Takes an interdisciplinary approach that considers clinical, psychosocial, and biomedical factors
Focuses specifically in adolescent populations, which is a key demographic for prevention initiatives

Written by experts in the field Takes an interdisciplinary approach that considers clinical, psychosocial, and biomedical factors Focuses specifically in adolescent populations, which is a key demographic for prevention initiatives

Autorentext

Sophia A. Hussen MD, MPH
Hubert Department of Global Health
Rollins School of Public Health
Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Inhalt

Part 1.- Considerations in the Care of Sexually Active Adolescents.- 1. Approach to the Sexual History and Physical Exam.- 2. Care of Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents.- 3. Racial Disparities in STIs among Adolescents in the U.S..- Ethical and Legal Considerations in STI treatment for Adolescents.- Part 2.- Common Clinical Syndromes.- 5. Vaginitis and Cervicitis.- 6. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.- 7. Urethritis.- 8. Proctitis and other Rectal Complaints.- 9. Pharyngitis.- 10. Cutaneous Manifestations of Sexually Transmitted Infections.- Part 3.- Major Pathogens.- 11. Syphilis in Adolescents and Young Adults.- 12. Gonorrhea in Adolescents and Young Adults.- 13. Chlamydia.- 14. Trichomonas Vaginalis.- 15. Mycoplasma genitalium: An unseen mischief-maker.- 16. Herpes Simplex Virus.- 17. Human Immunodeficiency Virus.- 18. Human Papilloma Virus.- 19. Sexually transmitted Diseases in Adolescents:Viral Hepatitis.