Overview of sexually transmitted infections in adolescents
Fareeda Haamid1, Cynthia Holland-Hall
1Section of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA. fareeda.haamid@nationwidechildrens.org
Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews
|July 7, 2012
Abstract:
STIs are very common among adolescents, thus routine screening is warranted. Recognition of common clinical syndromes can aid in timely diagnosis and treatment. Preventive measures, including vaccines, may significantly impact the disease burden in this vulnerable population.
