Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

1. Front Matter

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2. Considerations in the Care of Sexually Active Adolescents

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Approach to the Sexual History and Physical Exam

      • Stephanie Addison-Holt, Meera Shah

      Pages 3-11

   3. Care of Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents

      • Maureen D. Connolly, Nadia Dowshen

      Pages 13-30

   4. Racial Disparities in STIs Among Adolescents in the USA

      • Jessica M. Sales, Anna Newton-Levinson, Andrea L. Swartzendruber

      Pages 31-42

   5. Ethical and Legal Considerations in STI Treatment for Adolescents

      • Quianta L. Moore

      Pages 43-50

3. Common Clinical Syndromes

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 51-51

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   2. Vaginitis and Cervicitis

      • Anar S. Patel, Anandi N. Sheth

      Pages 53-68

   3. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

      • Donald E. Greydanus, Kevin W. Cates, Nina Sadigh

      Pages 69-86

   4. Urethritis

      • Karen Simpson, Brandii Criss

      Pages 87-96

   5. Proctitis and Other Rectal Complaints

      • Stephanie Hackett, Andres Camacho-Gonzalez

      Pages 97-115

   6. Pharyngitis

      • Emily Popler, Judson J. Miller

      Pages 117-131

   7. Cutaneous Manifestations of Sexually Transmitted Infections

      • Elizabeth Heller, Robert G. Micheletti

      Pages 133-151

4. Major Pathogens

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 153-153

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   2. Syphilis in Adolescents and Young Adults

      • Emma Goodstein, Kimberly Workowski

      Pages 155-167

   3. Gonorrhea in Adolescents and Young Adults

      • Valeria D. Cantos, Carlos del Rio

      Pages 169-182

   4. Chlamydia

      • Sheena Kandiah, Meena Ramchandani, Scott Grieshaber

      Pages 183-210

   5. Trichomonas vaginalis

      • Cherie Priya Dhar

      Pages 211-218

   6. Mycoplasma genitalium

      • Steven A. Elsesser, Helen C. Koenig

      Pages 219-234

   7. Herpes Simplex Virus

      • Nathalie H. Duroseau, Robyn R. Miller

      Pages 235-254

This book is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of the-art update that covers the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical presentation of the most frequently encountered STIs in adolescence and young adulthood. The introductory sections discuss more general themes including approaches to obtaining a sexual history and exam, concerns of sexual minority youth, ethical and legal considerations, and health disparities in STIs in this population. Subsequent chapters are organized by pathogen such as herpes simplex virus, and human immunodeficiency virus, or clinical syndrome including pelvic inflammatory disease, and vaginitis. Each chapter begins with a case study to illustrate key characteristics of the disease process in question and includes rich illustrations, resources, and guidelines. Written by experts in the field, the text includes a review of epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment, prevention, and adolescent-specific considerations that is vital to working with this important population. 

 

With its transdisciplinary perspective, Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescence and Young Adulthood is a unique text that is valuable to infectious disease specialists, adolescent medicine specialists, gynecologists, primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, medical administrative staff, school nurses, sexual health educators, social workers, and public health officials.

• Prevention counseling
• Legal and ethnic considerations
• Race and adolescent health
• Common infections
• Epidemiology of adolescent STIs
• infectious diseases

• Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health Emory University, Atlanta, USA

  Sophia A. Hussen

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

 

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